CCTN Review- General Transplantation Care- Exam
Study Guide+Questions with Correct Solutions
esophageal varices - ANSWER swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus that are
especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage
bacterial peritonitis - ANSWER general (diffuse) inflammation of the serous lining of
the peritoneum
diabetes, HTN, glomerulonephritis - ANSWER 3 main causes of ESRD
diabetes mellitus - ANSWER at present the number one cause of ESRD
development of nephropathy - ANSWER linked genetic predisposition
age
Hyperglycemia
HTN
gender
smoking
ethnicity
smoking, HTN, blood glucose level - ANSWER imperative patient education on
controllable factors of ESRD
glomerulonephritis - ANSWER degenerative condition, kidney filtration system is inflamed, has scar
tissue and no longer able to properly remove body waste efficiently. Leads to to High blood
pressure which in turn leads to progressive loss of kidney function.Dx. req. kidney transplant.
, polycystic kidney disease - ANSWER condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is
enlarged. Dx. req. kidney transplant.
Primary glomerulonephritis - ANSWER inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidneys that occurs
independently of other chronic conditions; usually the result of an acute infectious process. Dx.
req. kidney transplant.
HIV associated nephropathy - ANSWER (HIVAN) HIV-associated kidney disease, is an
inflammation of the renal filters that affects the kidney's ability to remove fluids and
waste products. Dx. req. kidney transplant.
diabetic nephropathy - ANSWER accumulation of damage to the glomerulus capillaries due to
the chronic high blood sugars of diabetes mellitus. Dx. req. kidney transplant.
Hypertension - ANSWER abnormally high blood pressure. Dx req. kidney tx.
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - ANSWER chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of
collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs. Dx. req. kidney tx.
systemic/genetic diseases - ANSWER dx. req. kidney transplant.
End stage of diabetic nephropathy - ANSWER dx. req. kidney pancreas tx.
Life threatening IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) - ANSWER Type 1 Diabetes,
characterized by severe insulin secretion deficiency and childhood onset of symptoms. Dx. req.
kidney pancreas tx.
life threatening hypoglycemia - ANSWER dx. req. kidney pancreas transplant.
Study Guide+Questions with Correct Solutions
esophageal varices - ANSWER swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus that are
especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage
bacterial peritonitis - ANSWER general (diffuse) inflammation of the serous lining of
the peritoneum
diabetes, HTN, glomerulonephritis - ANSWER 3 main causes of ESRD
diabetes mellitus - ANSWER at present the number one cause of ESRD
development of nephropathy - ANSWER linked genetic predisposition
age
Hyperglycemia
HTN
gender
smoking
ethnicity
smoking, HTN, blood glucose level - ANSWER imperative patient education on
controllable factors of ESRD
glomerulonephritis - ANSWER degenerative condition, kidney filtration system is inflamed, has scar
tissue and no longer able to properly remove body waste efficiently. Leads to to High blood
pressure which in turn leads to progressive loss of kidney function.Dx. req. kidney transplant.
, polycystic kidney disease - ANSWER condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is
enlarged. Dx. req. kidney transplant.
Primary glomerulonephritis - ANSWER inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidneys that occurs
independently of other chronic conditions; usually the result of an acute infectious process. Dx.
req. kidney transplant.
HIV associated nephropathy - ANSWER (HIVAN) HIV-associated kidney disease, is an
inflammation of the renal filters that affects the kidney's ability to remove fluids and
waste products. Dx. req. kidney transplant.
diabetic nephropathy - ANSWER accumulation of damage to the glomerulus capillaries due to
the chronic high blood sugars of diabetes mellitus. Dx. req. kidney transplant.
Hypertension - ANSWER abnormally high blood pressure. Dx req. kidney tx.
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - ANSWER chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of
collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs. Dx. req. kidney tx.
systemic/genetic diseases - ANSWER dx. req. kidney transplant.
End stage of diabetic nephropathy - ANSWER dx. req. kidney pancreas tx.
Life threatening IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) - ANSWER Type 1 Diabetes,
characterized by severe insulin secretion deficiency and childhood onset of symptoms. Dx. req.
kidney pancreas tx.
life threatening hypoglycemia - ANSWER dx. req. kidney pancreas transplant.
