16 Questions
What is the characteristic of the initiation phase of acute renal failure?
Sudden increase in serum creatinine and BUN concentrations
What is the main focus of management during the maintenance phase of acute renal failure?
Optimizing protein and caloric intake
Which factor may cause abnormal diuresis during the recovery phase of acute renal failure?
Regeneration of tubular epithelial cells
What is the recommended approach to prevent acute renal failure before surgery?
Volume repletion
Which medication may be considered during the maintenance phase of acute renal failure?
Furosemide (diuretics)
What should be monitored for major fluid and electrolyte shifts during the diuretic phase of acute renal failure?
Sodium balance
What should be discontinued as a preventive measure for acute renal failure?
Radiocontrast agents to patients with diabetic nephropathy
What is the definition of acute renal failure?
An abrupt or rapid, reversible decline in renal function
Which type of acute renal failure refers to a condition in which the pathology lies within the kidney itself?
Intrinsic renal failure
What causes pre-renal acute renal failure?
Hemorrhage
Which condition is a cause of postrenal acute renal failure?
Bladder neck obstruction
What percentage of acute renal failure cases are attributed to acute postrenal failure?
5%
Which type of drugs can contribute to pre-renal acute renal failure?
Antihypertensive
What is the primary cause of acute intrinsic renal failure?
Diseases of glomeruli such as Inflammatory Vasculitis
Which condition can lead to ureteric obstruction?
Intraluminal: stone, clot
What is a potential cause of extramural bladder neck obstruction?
Carcinoma
Test your knowledge of acute renal failure (ARF) definition and causes with this quiz. Understand the abrupt decline in renal function, rise in BUN or creatinine concentrations, and the different causes of ARF such as prerenal, renal, and postrenal conditions.
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