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What is the characteristic of the initiation phase of acute renal failure?
What is the characteristic of the initiation phase of acute renal failure?
- Gradual decrease in serum creatinine
- Sudden increase in serum creatinine and BUN concentrations (correct)
- Sustained severe reduction in GFR
- Sudden increase in GFR
What is the main focus of management during the maintenance phase of acute renal failure?
What is the main focus of management during the maintenance phase of acute renal failure?
- Repairing volume deficits
- Maintaining water and sodium balance
- Limiting potassium intake
- Optimizing protein and caloric intake (correct)
Which factor may cause abnormal diuresis during the recovery phase of acute renal failure?
Which factor may cause abnormal diuresis during the recovery phase of acute renal failure?
- Salt and water retention
- Volume repletion
- Regeneration of tubular epithelial cells (correct)
- Volume depletion
What is the recommended approach to prevent acute renal failure before surgery?
What is the recommended approach to prevent acute renal failure before surgery?
Which medication may be considered during the maintenance phase of acute renal failure?
Which medication may be considered during the maintenance phase of acute renal failure?
What should be monitored for major fluid and electrolyte shifts during the diuretic phase of acute renal failure?
What should be monitored for major fluid and electrolyte shifts during the diuretic phase of acute renal failure?
What should be discontinued as a preventive measure for acute renal failure?
What should be discontinued as a preventive measure for acute renal failure?
What is the definition of acute renal failure?
What is the definition of acute renal failure?
Which type of acute renal failure refers to a condition in which the pathology lies within the kidney itself?
Which type of acute renal failure refers to a condition in which the pathology lies within the kidney itself?
What causes pre-renal acute renal failure?
What causes pre-renal acute renal failure?
Which condition is a cause of postrenal acute renal failure?
Which condition is a cause of postrenal acute renal failure?
What percentage of acute renal failure cases are attributed to acute postrenal failure?
What percentage of acute renal failure cases are attributed to acute postrenal failure?
Which type of drugs can contribute to pre-renal acute renal failure?
Which type of drugs can contribute to pre-renal acute renal failure?
What is the primary cause of acute intrinsic renal failure?
What is the primary cause of acute intrinsic renal failure?
Which condition can lead to ureteric obstruction?
Which condition can lead to ureteric obstruction?
What is a potential cause of extramural bladder neck obstruction?
What is a potential cause of extramural bladder neck obstruction?
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