Questions And Answers
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
Causes of CKD - ANS-DM (most common), HTN, glomerulonephritis
negative crossmatch means - ANS-The recipients antibodies will not attack the
donor cells
Pre operative meds - ANS-Cephalosporin
Methylprednisolone
Sometimes Tacro or cellcept
signs of acute tubular necrosis - ANS-Death of kidney tubular cells that transport
urine to ureters
Anuria
Increased BUN/Cr
Decreased GFR
Hyper electrolytes
What to do if ATN is expected - ANS-give thymoglobulin or other induction
therapy so CNIs can be delayed as they are nephrotoxic and can increase risk of
ATN
kidney functions - ANS-Excretion of metabolic end products
Control fluid balance
Produce renin to control BP
Produce erythropoietin
Maintain acid base balance