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What is the primary goal of interprofessional care during the recovery phase of acute kidney injury?
What is the primary goal of interprofessional care during the recovery phase of acute kidney injury?
- Prevent complications while the kidneys recover (correct)
- Manage signs and symptoms of the disease
- Achieve complete recovery of kidney function
- Eliminate the cause of kidney injury
Which of the following laboratory values is NOT typically monitored during the diuretic phase of acute kidney injury?
Which of the following laboratory values is NOT typically monitored during the diuretic phase of acute kidney injury?
- Hemoglobin (correct)
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- GFR
- Serum creatinine
What is the primary indication for emergent hemodialysis in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
What is the primary indication for emergent hemodialysis in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
- Serum potassium level > 7.0 mmol/L
- Cardiac arrhythmias (correct)
- Serum potassium level > 6.5 mmol/L
- Muscle weakness
Which of the following is a potential complication of acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is a potential complication of acute kidney injury?
During the recovery phase of acute kidney injury, what is the expected outcome of serum creatinine and BUN levels?
During the recovery phase of acute kidney injury, what is the expected outcome of serum creatinine and BUN levels?
Which of the following medications is commonly used in the treatment of hyperkalemia to enhance cellular uptake of potassium?
Which of the following medications is commonly used in the treatment of hyperkalemia to enhance cellular uptake of potassium?
What is a common complication of severe kidney failure in terms of neurologic disorders?
What is a common complication of severe kidney failure in terms of neurologic disorders?
What is a possible cause of an elevated BUN level, besides kidney failure?
What is a possible cause of an elevated BUN level, besides kidney failure?
What is a characteristic of the oliguric phase of kidney failure?
What is a characteristic of the oliguric phase of kidney failure?
What is a common hematologic disorder associated with kidney failure?
What is a common hematologic disorder associated with kidney failure?
What is a possible consequence of severe acidosis in kidney failure?
What is a possible consequence of severe acidosis in kidney failure?
What is the primary cause of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)?
What is the primary cause of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of the oliguric phase of AKI?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of the oliguric phase of AKI?
What is the main complication of bilateral ureteral obstruction in postrenal AKI?
What is the main complication of bilateral ureteral obstruction in postrenal AKI?
What is the typical range of serum creatinine levels in individuals with normal kidney function?
What is the typical range of serum creatinine levels in individuals with normal kidney function?
What is the likelihood of recovery if postrenal AKI is relieved within 48 hours of onset?
What is the likelihood of recovery if postrenal AKI is relieved within 48 hours of onset?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)?
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