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What is the primary indication of kidney inflammation or damage in urinalysis?
What is the primary indication of kidney inflammation or damage in urinalysis?
- Presence of lactate in the urine
- Presence of nitrites
- Blood and protein in the urine without nitrites (correct)
- Absence of protein in the urine
What is the next step in investigating a patient with abnormal urinalysis results?
What is the next step in investigating a patient with abnormal urinalysis results?
- Send sample for microscopy culture and sensitivity (correct)
- Request a renal ultrasound (USS) within 6 hours
- Perform an ECG to rule out MI
- Order a Liver function test (LFT) immediately
What is the primary indication for sending a sample for protein creatinine ratio?
What is the primary indication for sending a sample for protein creatinine ratio?
- If >/= 2+ protein is present in the urine (correct)
- If nitrites are present in the urine
- If the patient has a urinary tract infection
- If the patient has a history of kidney stones
What is the primary complication of persistent oliguria in AKI?
What is the primary complication of persistent oliguria in AKI?
What is the primary consequence of increased creatinine levels in AKI?
What is the primary consequence of increased creatinine levels in AKI?
What is the primary indication for dialysis or haemofiltration in AKI?
What is the primary indication for dialysis or haemofiltration in AKI?
What is the primary consequence of Acute Kidney Injury?
What is the primary consequence of Acute Kidney Injury?
What is the minimum urine output per hour required to maintain adequate kidney function in an adult patient?
What is the minimum urine output per hour required to maintain adequate kidney function in an adult patient?
How is the fluid loss from diarrhea and vomiting measured?
How is the fluid loss from diarrhea and vomiting measured?
What is the daily fluid requirement for a 70kg patient?
What is the daily fluid requirement for a 70kg patient?
What is the definition of Acute Kidney Injury in terms of serum creatinine?
What is the definition of Acute Kidney Injury in terms of serum creatinine?
Why is it important to monitor fluid balance in patients with Acute Kidney Injury?
Why is it important to monitor fluid balance in patients with Acute Kidney Injury?
