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What is the definition of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
What is the definition of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
- An increase in serum creatinine of ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours (correct)
- An increase in serum creatinine of ≥50% within 72 hours
- An increase in serum creatinine of ≥0.3 mg/dL within 72 hours
- A decrease in serum creatinine of ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours
What is one of the diagnostic criteria proposed by the Acute Kidney Injury Network for the diagnosis of AKI?
What is one of the diagnostic criteria proposed by the Acute Kidney Injury Network for the diagnosis of AKI?
- An increase in serum creatinine of ≥50% within 48 hours (correct)
- An increase in serum creatinine of ≥0.3 mg/dL within 72 hours
- A decrease in hourly urine output to 40 mEq/L within 72 hours
- An increase in serum creatinine of ≥0.4 mg/dL within 48 hours
What are the recommendations for the initial encounter with a patient who develops AKI, especially when associated with oliguria?
What are the recommendations for the initial encounter with a patient who develops AKI, especially when associated with oliguria?
- Increase fluid intake as much as possible
- Avoid any adjustments in drug doses
- Discontinue potentially nephrotoxic drugs (correct)
- Continue potentially nephrotoxic drugs
What exceptions are mentioned for a prerenal disorder associated with a high urine sodium?
What exceptions are mentioned for a prerenal disorder associated with a high urine sodium?
What is the percentage of ICU patients who have some degree of acute renal dysfunction?
What is the percentage of ICU patients who have some degree of acute renal dysfunction?
What is the percentage of ICU patients who require renal replacement therapy?
What is the percentage of ICU patients who require renal replacement therapy?
Which of the following is a recommendation for the initial encounter with a patient who develops AKI, especially when associated with oliguria?
Which of the following is a recommendation for the initial encounter with a patient who develops AKI, especially when associated with oliguria?
What is the time frame within which an increase in serum creatinine is considered diagnostic criteria for AKI?
What is the time frame within which an increase in serum creatinine is considered diagnostic criteria for AKI?
Which disorder can be associated with a high urine sodium if there is ongoing diuretic therapy?
Which disorder can be associated with a high urine sodium if there is ongoing diuretic therapy?
What is the minimum percentage increase in serum creatinine within 48 hours considered as diagnostic criteria for AKI?
What is the minimum percentage increase in serum creatinine within 48 hours considered as diagnostic criteria for AKI?
What should be done with potentially nephrotoxic drugs for a patient who develops AKI?
What should be done with potentially nephrotoxic drugs for a patient who develops AKI?
