Chronic Kidney Disease Seminar
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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 (correct)
  • Migraine headache
  • Chronic back pain
  • High blood pressure
  • What percentage of individuals with CKD will develop kidney failure according to the provided text?

  • 2% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 10%
  • What is the role of the pharmacist in CKD, as mentioned in the provided material?

  • Conducting kidney transplants
  • Performing dialysis procedures
  • Administering chemotherapy
  • Providing advice on drug choice and dosing in renal impairment (correct)
  • According to the provided text, what defines Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

    <p>Long-term condition where kidney function is reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CKD progress to in some cases, as mentioned in the provided material?

    <p>Kidney failure requiring renal replacement therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the UK Kidney Association, what level of estimated GFR (eGFR) is indicative of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

    <p>Less than 60 ml/min/1.73m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criteria are used to classify CKD according to the text?

    <p>GFR and ACR results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of CKD representing the previous categorization of stages 1-5?

    <p>G1–G5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an eGFR of less than 15 ml/min/1.73 m2 indicate?

    <p>Kidney failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it beneficial to identify kidney disease as soon as possible?

    <p>To delay or prevent further worsening of kidney function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do increased ACR and decreased GFR in combination do, according to the text?

    <p>Increase the risk of adverse outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of impairment will people with CKD generally not experience symptoms?

    <p><em>Stage 4</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people in the UK have some degree of CKD, according to the text?

    <p><em>10%</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does kidney function become more common, according to the text?

    <p><em>After 40 years</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do eGFR results routinely reported by clinical laboratories as part of a U&E measure?

    <p><em>Kidney function</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do people with CKD generally not experience until they reach an advanced stage of impairment?

    <p><em>Symptoms</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

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