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Why do you get polyuria in CRF?
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Loss of glomerulus --> inability to concentrate urine --> increased urine output to compensate
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What is eprex?
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subcut/iv injectino of EPO
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What are you most worried about when you give CRF patients ARB and ACEi?
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hyperkalaemia
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What is moxonidine?
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centrally acting antihypertensive. selective agonist at imidazoline receptor in the medulla.
Reduces sympathetic activity. |
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What is resonium?
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sodium polystyrene sulfonate. potassium binder. Exchanges potassium for sodium. Used in renal patients with hyperkalaemia.
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T/F dialysis is recommended in patients with uncontrolled renal cancer
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F
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MGUS is?
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monoclonal gammopathy
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Generic name of atecant
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candesartan
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How much kidney function do you lose per year on average if you have CRF?
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3-4mL/min GFR
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