16 Questions
Which of the following is considered an abnormality of kidney function according to the UK Kidney Association?
Albuminuria with Albumin:Creatinine Ratio (ACR) > 3 mg/mmol
What percentage of individuals with CKD will develop kidney failure according to the provided text?
2%
What is the role of the pharmacist in CKD, as mentioned in the provided material?
Providing advice on drug choice and dosing in renal impairment
According to the provided text, what defines Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
Long-term condition where kidney function is reduced
What does CKD progress to in some cases, as mentioned in the provided material?
Kidney failure requiring renal replacement therapy
According to the UK Kidney Association, what level of estimated GFR (eGFR) is indicative of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
Less than 60 ml/min/1.73m²
Which criteria are used to classify CKD according to the text?
GFR and ACR results
What is the classification of CKD representing the previous categorization of stages 1-5?
G1–G5
What does an eGFR of less than 15 ml/min/1.73 m2 indicate?
Kidney failure
Why is it beneficial to identify kidney disease as soon as possible?
To delay or prevent further worsening of kidney function
What do increased ACR and decreased GFR in combination do, according to the text?
Increase the risk of adverse outcomes
At what stage of impairment will people with CKD generally not experience symptoms?
Stage 4
What percentage of people in the UK have some degree of CKD, according to the text?
10%
At what age does kidney function become more common, according to the text?
After 40 years
What do eGFR results routinely reported by clinical laboratories as part of a U&E measure?
Kidney function
What do people with CKD generally not experience until they reach an advanced stage of impairment?
Symptoms
Prepare for the seminar on chronic kidney disease (CKD) by revisiting the impact of reduced renal function on drug handling and approaches to dose adjustments. Understand the role of the pharmacist in CKD, including drug choice and dosing in renal impairment.
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