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Which of the following conditions can lead to prerenal acute kidney injury?
Which of the following conditions can lead to prerenal acute kidney injury?
What mechanism do ACE inhibitors and ARBs use to impair renal perfusion?
What mechanism do ACE inhibitors and ARBs use to impair renal perfusion?
Which of the following is NOT considered an intrinsic cause of acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is NOT considered an intrinsic cause of acute kidney injury?
Which statement best describes acute tubular necrosis?
Which statement best describes acute tubular necrosis?
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Which of the following medications is most likely to contribute to acute interstitial nephritis?
Which of the following medications is most likely to contribute to acute interstitial nephritis?
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Identify a postrenal cause of acute kidney injury.
Identify a postrenal cause of acute kidney injury.
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What is the primary supportive management for acute kidney injury (AKI)?
What is the primary supportive management for acute kidney injury (AKI)?
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Which of the following is a typical symptom of prerenal acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is a typical symptom of prerenal acute kidney injury?
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What is an essential characteristic of Stage 1 acute kidney injury?
What is an essential characteristic of Stage 1 acute kidney injury?
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Which treatment is indicated for severe hyperkalemia to shift potassium into cells?
Which treatment is indicated for severe hyperkalemia to shift potassium into cells?
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What does elevated antistreptolysin O titer typically indicate?
What does elevated antistreptolysin O titer typically indicate?
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What is a consequence of a chloride-restrictive strategy for resuscitation in ICU patients?
What is a consequence of a chloride-restrictive strategy for resuscitation in ICU patients?
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What does an increase in serum creatinine greater than threefold from baseline indicate?
What does an increase in serum creatinine greater than threefold from baseline indicate?
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What is the recommended action regarding the use of diuretics for acute kidney injury in absence of volume overload?
What is the recommended action regarding the use of diuretics for acute kidney injury in absence of volume overload?
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Which condition is indicated by increased anion gap and increased osmolar gap?
Which condition is indicated by increased anion gap and increased osmolar gap?
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Which lab finding may suggest the presence of multiple myeloma?
Which lab finding may suggest the presence of multiple myeloma?
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What mechanism primarily causes prerenal acute kidney injury?
What mechanism primarily causes prerenal acute kidney injury?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of intrinsic acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is the most common cause of intrinsic acute kidney injury?
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What type of medication is primarily associated with the development of acute interstitial nephritis?
What type of medication is primarily associated with the development of acute interstitial nephritis?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of postrenal acute kidney injury?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of postrenal acute kidney injury?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to ischemic acute tubular necrosis?
Which of the following conditions can lead to ischemic acute tubular necrosis?
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How do ACE inhibitors contribute to decreased renal perfusion?
How do ACE inhibitors contribute to decreased renal perfusion?
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Which statement best describes the nature of postrenal acute kidney injury?
Which statement best describes the nature of postrenal acute kidney injury?
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In the context of acute kidney injury, which condition is likely caused by medication side effects?
In the context of acute kidney injury, which condition is likely caused by medication side effects?
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What urine output defines oliguria?
What urine output defines oliguria?
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Which stage of acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by an increase of more than threefold from baseline or a serum creatinine level of at least 4.0 mg per dL?
Which stage of acute kidney injury (AKI) is characterized by an increase of more than threefold from baseline or a serum creatinine level of at least 4.0 mg per dL?
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What is the consequence of using diuretics in acute kidney injury when there is no volume overload?
What is the consequence of using diuretics in acute kidney injury when there is no volume overload?
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What abnormal laboratory finding is associated with rhabdomyolysis?
What abnormal laboratory finding is associated with rhabdomyolysis?
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What does the presence of a positive ANA and double stranded DNA antibody indicate?
What does the presence of a positive ANA and double stranded DNA antibody indicate?
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In patients with severe hyperkalemia, what is the recommended intravenous treatment to shift potassium into cells?
In patients with severe hyperkalemia, what is the recommended intravenous treatment to shift potassium into cells?
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What does a chloride-restrictive strategy for resuscitation in ICU patients help to minimize?
What does a chloride-restrictive strategy for resuscitation in ICU patients help to minimize?
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What elevated titer is typically linked to poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
What elevated titer is typically linked to poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?
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What does serum creatinine levels indicate in relation to acute kidney injury?
What does serum creatinine levels indicate in relation to acute kidney injury?
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Which of the following correctly describes oliguria?
Which of the following correctly describes oliguria?
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What is the significance of a chloride-restrictive strategy during resuscitation in ICU patients?
What is the significance of a chloride-restrictive strategy during resuscitation in ICU patients?
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What does Stage 2 acute kidney injury indicate regarding urine output?
What does Stage 2 acute kidney injury indicate regarding urine output?
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In the context of acute kidney injury, which statement about diuretics is accurate?
In the context of acute kidney injury, which statement about diuretics is accurate?
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What indicates an acute rise of at least 0.5 mg per dL in the context of Stage 3 AKI?
What indicates an acute rise of at least 0.5 mg per dL in the context of Stage 3 AKI?
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What does elevated levels of creatine kinase typically indicate?
What does elevated levels of creatine kinase typically indicate?
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What abnormal laboratory finding is associated with Elevated Uric Acid levels?
What abnormal laboratory finding is associated with Elevated Uric Acid levels?
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Which of the following is a possible consequence of peripheral vasodilation in the context of prerenal acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is a possible consequence of peripheral vasodilation in the context of prerenal acute kidney injury?
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What is a potential result of acute tubular necrosis due to ischemic causes?
What is a potential result of acute tubular necrosis due to ischemic causes?
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Which of the following medications is most likely to induce acute interstitial nephritis?
Which of the following medications is most likely to induce acute interstitial nephritis?
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What is the primary mechanism that causes decreased renal perfusion in prerenal acute kidney injury related to hypovolemia?
What is the primary mechanism that causes decreased renal perfusion in prerenal acute kidney injury related to hypovolemia?
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Acute kidney injury can be categorized by income location. Which specific area is most affected by acute tubular necrosis?
Acute kidney injury can be categorized by income location. Which specific area is most affected by acute tubular necrosis?
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In the context of postrenal acute kidney injury, which condition is most directly associated with obstruction of urinary flow?
In the context of postrenal acute kidney injury, which condition is most directly associated with obstruction of urinary flow?
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Which of the following is characterized by a hypersensitivity reaction that can lead to acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is characterized by a hypersensitivity reaction that can lead to acute kidney injury?
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What is the mechanism by which medications like ACE inhibitors affect renal perfusion?
What is the mechanism by which medications like ACE inhibitors affect renal perfusion?
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What is the urinary output that defines anuria?
What is the urinary output that defines anuria?
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What potentially indicates worsening renal function in the context of chloride levels?
What potentially indicates worsening renal function in the context of chloride levels?
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Which stage of acute kidney injury is characterized by a urine output of less than 0.3 mL per kg per hour for 24 hours?
Which stage of acute kidney injury is characterized by a urine output of less than 0.3 mL per kg per hour for 24 hours?
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What is a consequence of acute kidney injury related to elevated antistreptolysin O titers?
What is a consequence of acute kidney injury related to elevated antistreptolysin O titers?
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What parameters are utilized in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury?
What parameters are utilized in the diagnosis of acute kidney injury?
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What is the appropriate action regarding the use of dopamine for acute kidney injury prevention?
What is the appropriate action regarding the use of dopamine for acute kidney injury prevention?
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What urine output characterizes Stage 1 acute kidney injury according to the criteria provided?
What urine output characterizes Stage 1 acute kidney injury according to the criteria provided?
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What is the relationship between diuretics and acute kidney injury when there is no volume overload?
What is the relationship between diuretics and acute kidney injury when there is no volume overload?
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What physiological condition primarily leads to prerenal acute kidney injury?
What physiological condition primarily leads to prerenal acute kidney injury?
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Which factor is associated with the intrinsic cause of acute kidney injury?
Which factor is associated with the intrinsic cause of acute kidney injury?
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In the context of acute tubular necrosis, which of the following describes its mechanism of injury?
In the context of acute tubular necrosis, which of the following describes its mechanism of injury?
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What is a common drug class reported to lower renal perfusion through the dilation of arterioles?
What is a common drug class reported to lower renal perfusion through the dilation of arterioles?
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Which of the following is classified as a postrenal cause of acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is classified as a postrenal cause of acute kidney injury?
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Which of the following best characterizes acute interstitial nephritis?
Which of the following best characterizes acute interstitial nephritis?
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What is one of the major examples of ischemic causes which can lead to acute tubular necrosis?
What is one of the major examples of ischemic causes which can lead to acute tubular necrosis?
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Which conditions can lead to postrenal acute kidney injury due to obstructions?
Which conditions can lead to postrenal acute kidney injury due to obstructions?
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Study Notes
Etiologies of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is classified into three main categories: prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal causes.
Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from decreased renal perfusion and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to:
- Intravascular volume depletion (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea)
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Decreased arterial pressures
- Impaired cardiac function
- Common medications that lower renal perfusion include ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and NSAIDs.
- ACE inhibitors and ARBs cause reduced intraglomerular pressure through dilation of the efferent arterioles.
Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury
- Injury categorized by location, primarily affecting:
- Glomerulus
- Tubule
- Interstitial or vascular areas
- Most common cause is acute tubular necrosis (ATN), resulting from ischemic or nephrotoxic damage.
Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Defined as damage to tubular cells from prolonged ischemia or nephrotoxicity.
- Ischemic causes include severe hypotension, hypovolemia, and renal hypoperfusion due to hemorrhage or sepsis.
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- A significant contributor to AKI, often due to hypersensitivity reactions to medications (e.g., antibiotics, NSAIDs).
Postrenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from urinary flow obstruction due to conditions like:
- Neurogenic bladder
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Tumor burdens (bladder, prostate, cervical cancer)
Management of Acute Kidney Injury
- Supportive care is the primary approach.
- Resuscitation indicated using isotonic crystalloids such as 0.9% normal saline and lactated Ringer's solution.
- Excess chloride can indicate worsened renal function and acid-base disturbances.
- A chloride-restrictive strategy during resuscitation is associated with lower AKI incidence.
Urine Output Definitions
- Oliguria: Urine output < 400 mL/day.
- Anuria: Urine output < 100 mL/day.
Treatment for Severe Hyperkalemia
- Administer 5-10 units of regular insulin with 50% dextrose IV to shift potassium into cells.
Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
- Based on serum creatinine levels, urine output, and need for renal replacement therapy.
Recommendations and Considerations
- Dopamine is not recommended for preventing AKI.
- Diuretics do not improve outcomes in AKI without volume overload.
Stages of Acute Kidney Injury
- Stage 1: Creatinine increase ≥ 0.3 mg/dL or 1.5-2 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >6 hours.
- Stage 2: Creatinine increase > 2-3 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >12 hours.
- Stage 3: Creatinine increase > 3 times baseline or ≥ 4.0 mg/dL; urine output < 0.3 mL/kg/hour for 24 hours or anuria for 12 hours.
Clinical Indicators
- Elevated antistreptolysin O titer suggests poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
- Elevated creatine kinase/myoglobin levels with dipstick positive for blood indicates rhabdomyolysis.
- Elevated prostate-specific antigen suggests prostate hypertrophy or cancer.
- Elevated uric acid levels may indicate malignancy or tumor lysis syndrome.
- Increased anion gap and osmolar gap may indicate ethylene glycol/methanol poisoning.
- Low complement levels could indicate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), endocarditis, or postinfectious glomerulonephritis.
- Monoclonal spike on serum protein electrophoresis is indicative of multiple myeloma.
- Positive ANA and double-stranded DNA antibodies suggest autoimmune diseases like SLE.
Etiologies of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is classified into three main categories: prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal causes.
Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from decreased renal perfusion and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to:
- Intravascular volume depletion (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea)
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Decreased arterial pressures
- Impaired cardiac function
- Common medications that lower renal perfusion include ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and NSAIDs.
- ACE inhibitors and ARBs cause reduced intraglomerular pressure through dilation of the efferent arterioles.
Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury
- Injury categorized by location, primarily affecting:
- Glomerulus
- Tubule
- Interstitial or vascular areas
- Most common cause is acute tubular necrosis (ATN), resulting from ischemic or nephrotoxic damage.
Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Defined as damage to tubular cells from prolonged ischemia or nephrotoxicity.
- Ischemic causes include severe hypotension, hypovolemia, and renal hypoperfusion due to hemorrhage or sepsis.
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- A significant contributor to AKI, often due to hypersensitivity reactions to medications (e.g., antibiotics, NSAIDs).
Postrenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from urinary flow obstruction due to conditions like:
- Neurogenic bladder
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Tumor burdens (bladder, prostate, cervical cancer)
Management of Acute Kidney Injury
- Supportive care is the primary approach.
- Resuscitation indicated using isotonic crystalloids such as 0.9% normal saline and lactated Ringer's solution.
- Excess chloride can indicate worsened renal function and acid-base disturbances.
- A chloride-restrictive strategy during resuscitation is associated with lower AKI incidence.
Urine Output Definitions
- Oliguria: Urine output < 400 mL/day.
- Anuria: Urine output < 100 mL/day.
Treatment for Severe Hyperkalemia
- Administer 5-10 units of regular insulin with 50% dextrose IV to shift potassium into cells.
Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
- Based on serum creatinine levels, urine output, and need for renal replacement therapy.
Recommendations and Considerations
- Dopamine is not recommended for preventing AKI.
- Diuretics do not improve outcomes in AKI without volume overload.
Stages of Acute Kidney Injury
- Stage 1: Creatinine increase ≥ 0.3 mg/dL or 1.5-2 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >6 hours.
- Stage 2: Creatinine increase > 2-3 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >12 hours.
- Stage 3: Creatinine increase > 3 times baseline or ≥ 4.0 mg/dL; urine output < 0.3 mL/kg/hour for 24 hours or anuria for 12 hours.
Clinical Indicators
- Elevated antistreptolysin O titer suggests poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
- Elevated creatine kinase/myoglobin levels with dipstick positive for blood indicates rhabdomyolysis.
- Elevated prostate-specific antigen suggests prostate hypertrophy or cancer.
- Elevated uric acid levels may indicate malignancy or tumor lysis syndrome.
- Increased anion gap and osmolar gap may indicate ethylene glycol/methanol poisoning.
- Low complement levels could indicate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), endocarditis, or postinfectious glomerulonephritis.
- Monoclonal spike on serum protein electrophoresis is indicative of multiple myeloma.
- Positive ANA and double-stranded DNA antibodies suggest autoimmune diseases like SLE.
Etiologies of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is classified into three main categories: prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal causes.
Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from decreased renal perfusion and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to:
- Intravascular volume depletion (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea)
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Decreased arterial pressures
- Impaired cardiac function
- Common medications that lower renal perfusion include ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and NSAIDs.
- ACE inhibitors and ARBs cause reduced intraglomerular pressure through dilation of the efferent arterioles.
Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury
- Injury categorized by location, primarily affecting:
- Glomerulus
- Tubule
- Interstitial or vascular areas
- Most common cause is acute tubular necrosis (ATN), resulting from ischemic or nephrotoxic damage.
Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Defined as damage to tubular cells from prolonged ischemia or nephrotoxicity.
- Ischemic causes include severe hypotension, hypovolemia, and renal hypoperfusion due to hemorrhage or sepsis.
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- A significant contributor to AKI, often due to hypersensitivity reactions to medications (e.g., antibiotics, NSAIDs).
Postrenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from urinary flow obstruction due to conditions like:
- Neurogenic bladder
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Tumor burdens (bladder, prostate, cervical cancer)
Management of Acute Kidney Injury
- Supportive care is the primary approach.
- Resuscitation indicated using isotonic crystalloids such as 0.9% normal saline and lactated Ringer's solution.
- Excess chloride can indicate worsened renal function and acid-base disturbances.
- A chloride-restrictive strategy during resuscitation is associated with lower AKI incidence.
Urine Output Definitions
- Oliguria: Urine output < 400 mL/day.
- Anuria: Urine output < 100 mL/day.
Treatment for Severe Hyperkalemia
- Administer 5-10 units of regular insulin with 50% dextrose IV to shift potassium into cells.
Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
- Based on serum creatinine levels, urine output, and need for renal replacement therapy.
Recommendations and Considerations
- Dopamine is not recommended for preventing AKI.
- Diuretics do not improve outcomes in AKI without volume overload.
Stages of Acute Kidney Injury
- Stage 1: Creatinine increase ≥ 0.3 mg/dL or 1.5-2 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >6 hours.
- Stage 2: Creatinine increase > 2-3 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >12 hours.
- Stage 3: Creatinine increase > 3 times baseline or ≥ 4.0 mg/dL; urine output < 0.3 mL/kg/hour for 24 hours or anuria for 12 hours.
Clinical Indicators
- Elevated antistreptolysin O titer suggests poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
- Elevated creatine kinase/myoglobin levels with dipstick positive for blood indicates rhabdomyolysis.
- Elevated prostate-specific antigen suggests prostate hypertrophy or cancer.
- Elevated uric acid levels may indicate malignancy or tumor lysis syndrome.
- Increased anion gap and osmolar gap may indicate ethylene glycol/methanol poisoning.
- Low complement levels could indicate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), endocarditis, or postinfectious glomerulonephritis.
- Monoclonal spike on serum protein electrophoresis is indicative of multiple myeloma.
- Positive ANA and double-stranded DNA antibodies suggest autoimmune diseases like SLE.
Etiologies of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is classified into three main categories: prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal causes.
Prerenal Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from decreased renal perfusion and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) due to:
- Intravascular volume depletion (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea)
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Decreased arterial pressures
- Impaired cardiac function
- Common medications that lower renal perfusion include ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and NSAIDs.
- ACE inhibitors and ARBs cause reduced intraglomerular pressure through dilation of the efferent arterioles.
Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury
- Injury categorized by location, primarily affecting:
- Glomerulus
- Tubule
- Interstitial or vascular areas
- Most common cause is acute tubular necrosis (ATN), resulting from ischemic or nephrotoxic damage.
Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Defined as damage to tubular cells from prolonged ischemia or nephrotoxicity.
- Ischemic causes include severe hypotension, hypovolemia, and renal hypoperfusion due to hemorrhage or sepsis.
Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- A significant contributor to AKI, often due to hypersensitivity reactions to medications (e.g., antibiotics, NSAIDs).
Postrenal Causes of Acute Kidney Injury
- Results from urinary flow obstruction due to conditions like:
- Neurogenic bladder
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Tumor burdens (bladder, prostate, cervical cancer)
Management of Acute Kidney Injury
- Supportive care is the primary approach.
- Resuscitation indicated using isotonic crystalloids such as 0.9% normal saline and lactated Ringer's solution.
- Excess chloride can indicate worsened renal function and acid-base disturbances.
- A chloride-restrictive strategy during resuscitation is associated with lower AKI incidence.
Urine Output Definitions
- Oliguria: Urine output < 400 mL/day.
- Anuria: Urine output < 100 mL/day.
Treatment for Severe Hyperkalemia
- Administer 5-10 units of regular insulin with 50% dextrose IV to shift potassium into cells.
Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
- Based on serum creatinine levels, urine output, and need for renal replacement therapy.
Recommendations and Considerations
- Dopamine is not recommended for preventing AKI.
- Diuretics do not improve outcomes in AKI without volume overload.
Stages of Acute Kidney Injury
- Stage 1: Creatinine increase ≥ 0.3 mg/dL or 1.5-2 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >6 hours.
- Stage 2: Creatinine increase > 2-3 times baseline; urine output < 0.5 mL/kg/hour for >12 hours.
- Stage 3: Creatinine increase > 3 times baseline or ≥ 4.0 mg/dL; urine output < 0.3 mL/kg/hour for 24 hours or anuria for 12 hours.
Clinical Indicators
- Elevated antistreptolysin O titer suggests poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
- Elevated creatine kinase/myoglobin levels with dipstick positive for blood indicates rhabdomyolysis.
- Elevated prostate-specific antigen suggests prostate hypertrophy or cancer.
- Elevated uric acid levels may indicate malignancy or tumor lysis syndrome.
- Increased anion gap and osmolar gap may indicate ethylene glycol/methanol poisoning.
- Low complement levels could indicate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), endocarditis, or postinfectious glomerulonephritis.
- Monoclonal spike on serum protein electrophoresis is indicative of multiple myeloma.
- Positive ANA and double-stranded DNA antibodies suggest autoimmune diseases like SLE.
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This quiz explores the etiology of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), focusing on prerenal, intrinsic, and postrenal causes. Dive into the mechanisms behind decreased renal perfusion and the common medications that contribute to these conditions, such as ACE inhibitors and NSAIDs. Additional attention is given to acute tubular necrosis and its classifications.
