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Which condition is NOT indicated for the administration of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA)?
Which condition is NOT indicated for the administration of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESA)?
What is the target hemoglobin range when administering ESAs?
What is the target hemoglobin range when administering ESAs?
What potential side effect of ESAs must be monitored during the first 6 months of treatment?
What potential side effect of ESAs must be monitored during the first 6 months of treatment?
Which symptom is associated with the need for ESA administration in patients with anemia?
Which symptom is associated with the need for ESA administration in patients with anemia?
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In patients who do not respond to ESA treatment, what should be screened for?
In patients who do not respond to ESA treatment, what should be screened for?
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What is the eGFR range that classifies Stage 2 chronic kidney disease?
What is the eGFR range that classifies Stage 2 chronic kidney disease?
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Which of the following is NOT an indication for hemodialysis in end-stage kidney disease?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for hemodialysis in end-stage kidney disease?
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In chronic kidney disease, what is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) threshold indicating end-stage kidney disease (ESKD)?
In chronic kidney disease, what is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) threshold indicating end-stage kidney disease (ESKD)?
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What might be a symptom associated with advanced chronic kidney disease?
What might be a symptom associated with advanced chronic kidney disease?
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What is the significance of A3 in the context of chronic kidney disease classification?
What is the significance of A3 in the context of chronic kidney disease classification?
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What type of dialysis is performed when patients cannot maintain homeostasis through diet or medications?
What type of dialysis is performed when patients cannot maintain homeostasis through diet or medications?
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Which option lists a consequence of severe chronic kidney disease?
Which option lists a consequence of severe chronic kidney disease?
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What is the primary process that allows solutes to move across the membrane in a solvent?
What is the primary process that allows solutes to move across the membrane in a solvent?
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Which analogy best describes the process of convection as related to solute movement?
Which analogy best describes the process of convection as related to solute movement?
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What determines the movement of solvent in the process of ultrafiltration?
What determines the movement of solvent in the process of ultrafiltration?
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What happens to molecules in ultrafiltration once equilibrium is achieved?
What happens to molecules in ultrafiltration once equilibrium is achieved?
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In the context of dialysis, what is the role of the dialysate?
In the context of dialysis, what is the role of the dialysate?
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How is the direction of blood flow related to dialysate flow in ultrafiltration?
How is the direction of blood flow related to dialysate flow in ultrafiltration?
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What type of molecules are primarily exchanged between the blood and the dialysate during ultrafiltration?
What type of molecules are primarily exchanged between the blood and the dialysate during ultrafiltration?
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What is a key factor that affects the efficiency of ultrafiltration?
What is a key factor that affects the efficiency of ultrafiltration?
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What is the primary purpose of achieving equilibrium in the context of molecule movement?
What is the primary purpose of achieving equilibrium in the context of molecule movement?
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What primary condition is linked to an increased risk of renal injury?
What primary condition is linked to an increased risk of renal injury?
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What is the recommended HbA1c target for diabetes patients to minimize renal complications?
What is the recommended HbA1c target for diabetes patients to minimize renal complications?
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Which process is primarily responsible for the deterioration of renal function in chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis?
Which process is primarily responsible for the deterioration of renal function in chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis?
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What percentage of end-stage renal disease cases is attributed to primary chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis?
What percentage of end-stage renal disease cases is attributed to primary chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis?
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What is a common characteristic of both acute and chronic renal injuries?
What is a common characteristic of both acute and chronic renal injuries?
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Which substance is NOT commonly associated with renal toxicity?
Which substance is NOT commonly associated with renal toxicity?
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What approach has been shown to improve both macro and microvascular complications related to diabetes?
What approach has been shown to improve both macro and microvascular complications related to diabetes?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis?
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with hypoglycemia in CKD patients?
Which of the following conditions is associated with hypoglycemia in CKD patients?
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What type of renal injury often takes a more indolent course compared to acute injuries?
What type of renal injury often takes a more indolent course compared to acute injuries?
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What is the preferred diuretic when the eGFR is less than 30 ml/min?
What is the preferred diuretic when the eGFR is less than 30 ml/min?
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Which diuretic is considered more metabolically neutral and preferred over thiazides?
Which diuretic is considered more metabolically neutral and preferred over thiazides?
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Primary CTIN accounts for what percentage of end-stage renal disease cases worldwide?
Primary CTIN accounts for what percentage of end-stage renal disease cases worldwide?
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When is the combination of loop diuretics and thiazides indicated?
When is the combination of loop diuretics and thiazides indicated?
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Which condition characterizes a milder renal injury that progresses slowly?
Which condition characterizes a milder renal injury that progresses slowly?
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What treatment is indicated as a second line after ACEI/ARB when GFR is greater than 30 ml/min?
What treatment is indicated as a second line after ACEI/ARB when GFR is greater than 30 ml/min?
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In cases of resistance to loop diuretics, when should their action be potentiated with thiazides?
In cases of resistance to loop diuretics, when should their action be potentiated with thiazides?
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Which of the following substances is indicated for chronic conditions alongside thiazide use?
Which of the following substances is indicated for chronic conditions alongside thiazide use?
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What factor contributes to the growing number of cases of ESRD globally?
What factor contributes to the growing number of cases of ESRD globally?
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Which condition may arise as either a primary or secondary phenomenon?
Which condition may arise as either a primary or secondary phenomenon?
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Study Notes
Lecture 6: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD is defined as abnormalities of kidney structure or function, persisting for more than 3 months and affecting patient health.
- The abnormalities stem from progressive and irreversible destruction of nephrons.
- Learning objectives include identifying CKD patients, differentiating etiologies, and managing complications.
Definition of CKD
- Abnormalities in kidney structure or function persisting for more than 3 months.
- Influence patient health status
- Complex clinical and biological manifestations due to nephron destruction.
- Temporal criteria: > 3 months
- Functional criteria: eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73m2
- Structural criteria: Kidney damage
End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)
- Late stage of chronic renal failure
- Without replacement treatment of renal function or renal transplantation, survival is impossible.
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is below 15 ml/min.
Indicators of Kidney Damage
- Albuminuria > 30 mg/day (proteinuria > 150 mg/day)
- Urinary sediment abnormalities (red blood cells, red blood cell casts)
- Electrolyte, acid-base, and metabolic anomalies due to renal tubular dysfunction.
- Histological kidney lesions (kidney biopsy)
- Structural kidney lesions detected by imaging examinations (morphological asymmetry, hyperechogenicity, nephrocalcinosis, contour irregularities, cystic diseases, hydronephrosis)
- History of kidney transplantation
Conditions Associated with Increased CKD Risk
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Systemic diseases affecting the kidney (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus)
- Structural kidney diseases (lithiasis, prostate hypertrophy)
- Weight under 2.5 kg at birth
- First-degree relatives with renal replacement treatment or hereditary kidney diseases
- Chronic exposure to nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDs)
Prevalence of CKD
- Global prevalence is consistently estimated at 11% to 15%.
- Most cases are at stage 3.
- At least 1 in 10 people suffer from CKD.
- Main causes: diabetes and hypertension.
Incidence of CKD
- Incidence varies by ethnicity.
- CKD is 3-4 times more common in people of Black African descent in the UK and the USA.
- Hypertensive nephropathy is a prevalent cause of ESKD in this group.
- Prevalence is higher in some Asian groups than in white people.
Staging of CKD
- Prognosis of CKD depends on GFR and albuminuria category.
- Details on various stages are provided in the text.
Documentation of Chronic Anomalies
- Dynamic analysis of anomalies (from the patient's history or repeat testing every 3 months) is essential for diagnosis.
Complete CKD Diagnosis
- Includes primary kidney disease and the degree of risk of CKD.
- Indicates eGFR (G) and albuminuria (A) categories.
- Reflects that both parameters correlate with progressive renal impairment and cardiovascular risk.
- Example: CKD chronic glomerulonephritis - with risk that G3aA3.
- Stage 3 CKD is divided in stages 3a and 3b to recognize increased cardiovascular complications with more advanced disease.
- Patients with G2 stage CKD may not show disease unless other damage is present (haematuria, proteinuria, structurally abnormal kidneys, inherited kidney disease or biopsy changes consistent with kidney disease).
Etiology of CKD
- Detailed list of causative factors grouped by disease type.
Screening of CKD
- Methods for detecting CKD (albuminuria, urine dipstick, GFR estimation using serum creatinine).
eGFR Recommendations
- eGFR is a crucial indicator of renal function.
- Value is expressed as a percentage of residual renal function.
- Epidemiological studies link low eGFR (<60ml/min) with increased risk of adverse renal outcomes, requiring renal replacement therapy, and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Progression of CKD
- Rate of renal function decline depends on underlying nephropathy, albuminuria, eGFR at diagnosis, and blood pressure control.
- Chronic glomerular diseases tend to deteriorate faster than chronic tubulo-interstitial nephropathies.
Causes of Accelerated CKD Progression
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Proteinuria over 0.5g/g
- Cardiovascular disease (heart failure)
- Uncontrolled blood sugar (diabetes)
- Untreated urinary tract obstruction
- Reactivation of primary kidney disease
- Dyslipidemia
- Obesity
- Smoking
- NSAIDs use
Prognosis of CKD
- Correlates with hypertension (especially poorly controlled), proteinuria, and the degree of interstitial scarring on histology.
- Treatment aims to inhibit the effect of angiotensin II and reduce proteinuria using ACEIs and ARBs to help nephroprotection.
Management of CKD
- General measures (diet, body mass control, physical activity, avoiding self-medication, such as NSAIDs).
- Renoprotection (Controlling blood pressure and proteinuria)
- Specific measures for the treatment of causative nephropathy (intensive glycaemic control, immunosuppressive treatment, use of vasopressin V2 receptor antagonists)
- Other measures to limit progression, including controlling dyslipidemia with statins.
Management of CKD-MBD
- Reduction of phosphate and limiting the calcium load (dietary restriction and use of gut phosphate binders)
- Control of PTH with calcitriol vitamin D analogues or calcimimetics.
Cardiovascular Disease in CKD
- Cardiovascular risk is much higher in CKD compared to the general population.
- Risk factors include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, smoking, and male gender.
- Conditions like left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic and systolic dysfunction are common.
- Pericarditis may also occur in CKD stage G5.
Skin Disease in CKD
- Pruritus (itching) is common due to accumulating waste products.
- Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) is a fibrosing skin disorder affected by patients with a GFR < 30ml/min and/or undergoing RRT.
- Caciphylaxis (calcific uraemic arteriolopathy) is a rare, life-threatening condition.
- Prevention measures are crucial for managing these complications.
Gastrointestinal Pathologies in CKD
- Uremia halena, nausea, vomiting, intestinal dysmicrobism, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute pancreatitis are potential complications.
Metabolic Abnormalities in CKD
- Insulin catabolism is altered.
- Renal glucose production is diminished or altered, which impacts insulin requirements in diabetic patients.
- Insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance frequently accompany advanced CKD.
- Lipid metabolism is disrupted, leading to impaired clearance of triglyceride particles and hypercholesterolemia, especially in advanced CKD.
- Gout risk increases due to urate retention as GFR declines.
- Multiple other metabolic complications are detailed.
Nervous System Abnormalities in CKD
- Uremia alters the central nervous system.
- Increased circulating catecholamines cause downregulation of a-receptors and impair baroreceptor sensitivity, and affect the autonomic nervous system.
- Median nerve compression in the carpal tunnel and symmetrical polyneuropathy are common consequences.
Correction of Specific Complications
- Includes management of hyperkalemia (using insulin, glucose, sodium bicarbonate, sodium salts of specific anions), acidosis (using bicarbonate), and more.
Precautions in Drug Administration
- Precautions are needed for ACE/ARBs, beta-blockers, statins, NSAIDs, and more because of specific risk factors and renal function.
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT)
- Initiation is based on the presence of complications associated with decreased GFR (including hyperkalemia, severe metabolic acidosis, severe hyperhydration, uremic pericarditis, signs of uremic intoxication, and persistent GFR below 6-8 ml/min).
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This quiz explores critical concepts related to erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Test your knowledge on indications for ESA administration, target hemoglobin ranges, and important monitoring aspects during treatment. Additionally, you'll assess your understanding of kidney function and hemodialysis criteria.
