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17 Cards in this Set
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diet for acute & chronic renal failure patients
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high fat & carbs. low K.
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what type of acid imbalance is common
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metabolic acidosis
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hypovolemia will trigger which system
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renin-angiotensin (vasoconstriction to keep the volume up)
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best kidney test
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GFR (125 norm)
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specific gravity of oliguria
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increased
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#1 management for induced nephropahty
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hydration
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#1 treatment for rhabdo
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hydration. monitor I & O
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what can rhabdo cause
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compartment syndrome
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best renal assessment
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history
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most important diagnostic test
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electrolytes. specifically K.
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treatment of ARF
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treat the cause
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K norm
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3.5 - 5
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what to do if a pt. is hyperkalemic
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dialysis. give glucose and insulin
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what pt. needs to do daily w/fistula
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ausculate and palpate for bruit and thrill
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temporary vs. tunneled catheter
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temp in ICU/ED good for 1 weak. tunnel can last years. treat like a central line. use heparin flush.
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#1 priority after dialysis
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blood pressure
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biggest risk for peritoneal dialysis
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infection
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