Renal

Question 1

What are the most highly perfused organs in the body? How much of CO do they receive?

Answer 1

Kidneys; 15% - 25%

Question 2

_____ is considered the best measure of renal function

Answer 2

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Question 3

Is prerenal azotemia reversible or irreversible?

Answer 3

Rapidly reversible if underlying cause is corrected

Question 4

________ is most often d/t ischemia or nephrotoxins

Answer 4

Renal azotemia

Question 5

Occurs when urinary outflow tracts are obstructed

Answer 5

Postrenal azotemia

Question 6

Chronic kidney disease is marked by presence of kidney damage defined as estimated GFR ____

Answer 6

< 60

Question 7

The most common serious complication of peritoneal dialysis

Answer 7

Peritonitis presenting as abdominal pain & fever

Question 8

Preferred treatment for Goodpasture syndrome

Answer 8

Plasmapheresis