14 Questions
What is the condition characterized by increased urea and creatinine?
Azotaemia
What is a function of the kidney?
Control of body fluid balance
What is a characteristic of Chronic Kidney Disease?
It includes structural or functional abnormalities of one or both kidneys
What is a characteristic of Pre-renal azotaemia?
Hypovolaemia
What is a characteristic of Acute Kidney Injury?
It results in abnormal GFR, tubular function, and urine production
Which condition is associated with hypovolaemia, shock and heart failure?
Pre-renal azotaemia
Which condition can result from urethral obstruction or urinary tract rupture?
Post-renal azotaemia
What is a defining characteristic of chronic kidney disease?
Presence of kidney damage or reduced kidney function for 3 months or longer
What does Acute Kidney Injury result in?
Abnormal GFR, tubular function and urine production
What is one characteristic of Acute Kidney Injury?
Inability to maintain fluid, acid-base and electrolyte balance
What is the range of severity in Acute Kidney Injury?
Varies from very mild to very severe
What does Acute Kidney Injury cause a disruption in?
Countercurrent system
What is the consequence of not drinking enough during Acute Kidney Injury?
Dehydration
What increases due to a rapid loss of kidney function in Acute Kidney Injury?
Filtered load per surviving nephron
Test your knowledge on kidney functions and related conditions such as excretion of waste, fluid balance control, and endocrine functions. Learn about pre-renal and post-renal azotaemia, electrolyte disturbances, hypertension, and more.
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