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AKI occurs in less than 5% of critically ill patients.
AKI occurs in less than 5% of critically ill patients.
False
AKI is only associated with mortality rates of 20 to 30%.
AKI is only associated with mortality rates of 20 to 30%.
False
Prerenal causes are responsible for the majority of AKI cases.
Prerenal causes are responsible for the majority of AKI cases.
True
AKI can be caused by endogenous toxins like radiographic contrast agents.
AKI can be caused by endogenous toxins like radiographic contrast agents.
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The clinical diagnosis of AKI is based on changes in GFR only.
The clinical diagnosis of AKI is based on changes in GFR only.
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A system for the classification of AKI has been established by an International Work Group of the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes initiative.
A system for the classification of AKI has been established by an International Work Group of the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes initiative.
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The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population of the United States is 10%.
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population of the United States is 10%.
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End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) accounts for approximately 2,000 cases per million in the United States.
End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) accounts for approximately 2,000 cases per million in the United States.
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Asians have a lower incidence rate ratio for ESKD compared to Whites.
Asians have a lower incidence rate ratio for ESKD compared to Whites.
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) results from a sudden increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
Acute kidney injury (AKI) results from a sudden increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
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AKI is irreversible in most cases, even with early diagnosis and treatment.
AKI is irreversible in most cases, even with early diagnosis and treatment.
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AKI survivors do not face an increased long-term risk of chronic kidney disease or ESKD.
AKI survivors do not face an increased long-term risk of chronic kidney disease or ESKD.
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