Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Overview

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A patient is considered to have sufficient kidney function to survive if they have at least how many nephrons?

  • 1,000,000
  • 100,000
  • 20,000
  • 40,000 (correct)

What is the normal Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) range in a healthy adult, measured in ml/min/1.73m²?

  • 90-120 (correct)
  • 70-90
  • 30-50
  • 50-70

Which of the following best describes the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

  • Stable but impaired kidney function
  • Sudden and irreversible loss of renal function
  • Rapid and reversible decline in renal function over days to weeks
  • Progressive and irreversible loss of renal function over months to years (correct)

In Chronic Kidney Disease, what process replaces the renal tissue in response to tissue damage?

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Which demographic groups have a higher incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

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What is the term for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with high renal indices but without clinical features?

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In which stage of Chronic Kidney Disease does a patient experience a moderate fall in GFR and start to exhibit symptoms?

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In the context of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which of the following is considered a genetic cause?

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Which of the following conditions is least likely to be a common cause of End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) seen by general practitioners, physicians, cardiologists, and surgeons?

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Which of the following is an independent and major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

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When investigating Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), what is a key goal after defining the degree and cause of renal impairment?

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Which of the following blood urea levels falls within the normal range, measured in mg/dl?

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What is the normal range for serum creatinine, measured in μmol/l?

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Which of the following methods is used to directly calculate glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

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Creatinine concentration is determined by renal function and what other major factor?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding estimated GFR (eGFR)?

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Which of the following is typically used in the initial imaging of kidneys to assess structural abnormalities in patients with CKD?

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What diagnostic procedure should be considered if the kidneys are normal in size and the underlying cause of CKD is not apparent?

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Which of the following is a common complication of chronic renal failure (CRF)?

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How does decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) contribute to the development of renal bone disease?

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Which of the following factors is a potentially modifiable risk to prevent or delay the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

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When is Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) typically required for patients with declining renal function?

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Which of the following is a definitive indication for the initiation of dialysis in a patient with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

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Which of the following is a method of Renal Replacement Therapy?

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What are the key requirements for Peritoneal Dialysis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis - CAPD)?

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What are the common sources of kidneys for renal transplantation?

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Which of the following is generally considered an advantage of renal transplantation over dialysis for patients with end-stage renal disease?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of renal transplantation?

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During the assessment of the cause of CKD, which of the following imaging techniques is MOST suitable for detecting hydronephrosis?

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Which of the following factors contributes to resistance to erythropoietin in patients with anemia due to chronic kidney disease?

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Which stage of CKD is associated with kidney damage alongside either a normal or increased Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?

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Which of the following conditions would MOST likely necessitate the use of immunosuppression following renal transplant?

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Which Estimated GFR equation REQUIRES the use of the patient's weight?

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Which of the following factors increases an individual's risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

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How does the body begin to compensate for decreased GFR in renal bone disease?

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Which of these features are linked to Peritoneal Dialysis?

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Which of these factors MUST be known in order to calculate the "Creatinine concentration?"

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Which of the following choices is indicated by severe Hyperkalemia?

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Flashcards

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

The progressive and irreversible loss of renal function over months to years.

Normal GFR and Nephron Count

Normal GFR is 90-120 ml/min/1.73m². The kidneys have a large reserve; 2% of nephrons can be enough to survive.

Renal Tissue Replacement

Replacement of renal tissue by extracellular matrix in response to tissue damage.

CKD manifestation

Results in clinical manifestation - the "Uremic syndrome".

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Azotemia

A condition with high renal indices but no clinical features

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ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease)

Patient cannot live without Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT).

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CKD Stage 1

Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR. Need other evidence of kidney damage (U/A or USS).

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CKD Stage 2

Kidney damage with mild GFR fall. Need other evidence of kidney damage (U/A or USS).

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CKD Stage 3

Moderate fall in GFR. Symptoms +.

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CKD Stage 4

Severe fall in GFR. Symptoms ++.

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CKD Stage 5

Established renal failure. Symptoms +++.

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CKD Etiology

Glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, PCK, Alport's, reflux, obstruction, hypertension, vascular issues, diabetes, myeloma, or unknown causes.

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Common Causes of ESRD

CKD is caused by common conditions seen by GPs, Physicians, Cardiologists, and Surgeons (Diabetes, Hypertension, atherosclerotic vascular disease).

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Investigate CKD

Define degree and cause of renal impairment. Provide diagnosis and prognosis. Identify complications. Plan long term treatment.

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Renal Function Tests

Blood urea (normal range 20-40 mg/dl), Serum creatinine (Normal range 80-120µmol/l), Cystatine C.

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Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Normal range 90-120 ml/min (% normal function).

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Ways to Calculate GFR

Inulin clearance, 51Cr EDTA clearance, Iohexol clearance, Creatinine clearance (24hour urine).

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Caveats on eGFR

Adult eGFR accurate, needs correction for black patients, used for chronic (not acute) kidney disease.

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Assessment of Cause of CKD

Auto Antibody screen, Complement, Immunoglobulin, ANCA, CRP, SPEP/UPEP, Imaging of kidneys.

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Causes of Anemia in CKD

Decreased erythropoietin production, resistance to erythropoietin, decreased RBC survival, and blood loss.

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Renal Bone Disease

Decreased GFR leads to increased Phosphate and PTH. Decreased Active Vit D leads to decreased cacium.

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Prevent or Delay CKD Progression

Lifestyle, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, diabetes, blood pressure, lipid lowering.

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Dialysis Types

Hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

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Peritoneal Dialysis requirments

Peritoneal membrane, peritoneal blood flow, peritoneal dialysis fluid.

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Kinds of Renal transplants

Cadavaer or living related

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Renal Replacement Therapy

Renal function declines leading to a need for dialysis or renal transplant.

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Indications for dialysis

Symptoms such as "uremic" symptoms, Acidosis , Uremic complications, Fluid overload not responding to diuretics, Severe hyperkalemia.

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Study Notes

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is progressive and irreversible
  • Editor: Ameer Ghazi

In Humans

  • Normal Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is 90-120 ml/min/1.73m2.
  • The kidneys contain 2 x 106 nephrons.
  • Only 40,000 (2%) nephrons are sufficient to survive.

Definition of CKD

  • It involves the progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function over months to years.
  • Renal tissue is replaced by extracellular matrix in response to tissue damage.
  • This process is referred to as "the dark side of wound repair."

Incidence of CKD

  • CKD is a common disease.
  • CKD more common in females, older people and those with diabetes (DM) and hypertension (HPT).

Disease Progression

  • Progressive CKD leads to clinical manifestations known as "Uremic syndrome."
  • CKD with high renal indices but no clinical features is called azotemia.
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requires Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) for survival.

Classification of CKD Based on GFR

  • Stage 1: GFR >90 indicates kidney damage with normal or increased GFR; requires additional evidence of kidney damage via U/A or USS.
  • Stage 2: GFR 60-89 signifies kidney damage with mild GFR decline; requires additional evidence of kidney damage via U/A or USS.
  • Stage 3: GFR 30-59 represents a moderate decline in GFR, accompanied by symptoms.
  • Stage 4: GFR 15-29 suggests a severe decline in GFR, with more pronounced symptoms.

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