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A condition of increased glomerular permeability that
What is nephrotic
allows larger molecules to pass through the
syndrome?
membrane into the urine and then be excreted.
-Massive proteinuria
-Hypoalbuminemia
-Edema (facial and periorbital)
What are key features of
-Lipiduria
nephrotic syndrome?
-Hyperlipidemia
-Increased coagulation
-Reduced kidney function
In nephrotic syndrome, 3.5g in 24 hours
severe protein loss in the
urine is greater than what?
-immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based).
-ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine)
What is nephrotic
-statins (improve blood lipid levels).
syndrome treated with?
-Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve
kidney function)
Describe the "risk" stage creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25%
for AKI
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Describe the "injury" stage creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50%
for AKI
Describe the "failure" creatinine x3 normal, & GFR reduced by 75% (Cant fix)
stage for AKI
Decreased perfusion to kidneys.
-NSAIDs
Describe Prerenal AKI. -Severe dehydration
Give examples. -Renal artery stenosis
-MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low
cardiac output
-Blood/ fluid loss
Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.
Describe Intrarenal AKI. -Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli
Give examples. -Sepsis
-Intrarenal bleeding
-Pyelonephritis
Obstruction that occurs after the kidney.
Describe Postrenal AKI.
-Enlarged prostate (BPH)
Give examples.
-Bladder Cancer
-Kidney stones
How do you determine Systolic + (Diastolic*2) /3
the mean arterial pressure
(MAP)?
What is the MAP needed 65 mmHg
to perfuse the kidneys?
-NSAIDS
-Metformin
What are examples of
-Diuretics
nephrotoxic drugs?
-Antibiotics (especially -mycin)
-Contrast dye
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