NUR 265 EXAM 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 100

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NUR 265 EXAM 1 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 100

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

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Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples. - ANSWER- Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.

-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli -Sepsis -Intrarenal bleeding -Pyelonephritis

Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples. - ANSWER- Obstruction that occurs after the kidney.

-Enlarged prostate (BPH) -Bladder Cancer -Kidney stones

How do you determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP)? - ANSWER- Systolic + (Diastolic*2) /3

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What is the MAP needed to perfuse the kidneys? - ANSWER- 65 mmHg

What are examples of nephrotoxic drugs? - ANSWER- -

NSAIDS

-Metformin -Diuretics -Antibiotics (especially -mycin) -Contrast dye

During the diuretic phase of AKI, what needs to be monitored? - ANSWER- Watch for dehydration and make sure output is greater than input

What are the dietary restrictions for an AKI patient? - ANSWER- -Low protein -Low sodium

-Fluid restriction: 1000-1500mL day (for anything except

perfusion problem)

What are the 2 most common causes of CKD? - ANSWER- - HTN -Uncontrolled diabetes 2 / 3

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What is azotemia? - ANSWER- Nitrogenous waste build up

What are manifestations of uremia? - ANSWER- •Metallic taste in mouth •Anorexia •Nausea/vomiting •Muscle cramps •Uremic frost on skin •Itching •Fatigue and lethargy •Hiccups •Edema •Dyspnea •Paresthesia's

What effects can CKD have on the cardiac system - ANSWER- -HTN -Heart failure (major problem. Call the doctor) -Pericarditis

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