Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Symptoms and Definitions
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What are some common causes of chronic renal disease?

  • Diabetes and hypertension (correct)
  • High cholesterol levels
  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Regular exercise
  • Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of chronic renal disease related to alterations in sodium and fluid balance?

  • Bone fractures
  • Hair loss
  • Skin rash
  • Hypertension and heart failure (correct)
  • What can altered potassium excretion in chronic renal disease lead to?

  • Improved memory
  • Muscle growth
  • Increased appetite
  • Lethal arrhythmias (correct)
  • How does chronic renal disease affect calcium and phosphorus levels?

    <p>Lowers calcium and raises phosphorus levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms may indicate impaired metabolic waste elimination in chronic renal disease?

    <p>Nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is oliguria defined as in the context of acute kidney injury?

    <p>Reduction of urine output to 400 mL per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of acute kidney injury causes involves direct damage to the renal system?

    <p>Intrarenal causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of AKI cases are nonoliguric?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication may be used in diuretic therapy for acute kidney injury to treat fluid overload?

    <p>Furosemide (Lasix)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase the risk of CKD in oliguric patients with acute kidney injury?

    <p>Decreased circulating fluid volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes renal function decline involving multiple body systems due to uremia?

    <p>Uremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component in managing anxiety and maximizing compliance with treatment for AKI?

    <p>Avoiding nephrotoxic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of the treatment for AKI?

    <p>Increased protein intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a well-managed patient, what outcome is expected regarding urine excretion?

    <p>Normal urine excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential complication that should be avoided in AKI management?

    <p>Increased heart failure risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is dialysis usually considered in the treatment of AKI?

    <p>If necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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