Mastering Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

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Which term is now preferred over Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?

  • Acute Renal Dysfunction (ARD)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) (correct)
  • Renal Insufficiency (RI)

What are the three categories of causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?

  • Hepatic, Cardiac, Pulmonary
  • Endocrine, Respiratory, Urinary
  • Pre-renal, Intra-renal, Post-renal (correct)
  • Neurological, Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal

What is the laboratory analysis that shows elevated BUN and creatinine called?

  • Uremia
  • Azotemia (correct)
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyponatremia

What was the term used by Homer Smith in 1951 to refer to renal failure?

<p>Acute Renal Failure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?

<p>RIFLE and AKIN Criteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is now preferred over Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?

<p>Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between azotemia and uremia?

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What was the term used by Homer Smith in 1951 to refer to renal failure?

<p>Acute Renal Failure (ARF) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?

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What is the laboratory analysis that shows elevated BUN and creatinine called?

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Flashcards

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Preferred term over Acute Renal Failure (ARF) for renal issues.

Categories of AKI causes

Pre-renal, Intra-renal, and Post-renal are the three categories.

Azotemia

Laboratory analysis indicating elevated BUN and creatinine levels.

RIFLE criteria

One of the criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

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AKIN criteria

Another criterion for defining Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

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Difference between azotemia and uremia

Azotemia is asymptomatic; uremia presents with symptoms.

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Acute Renal Failure (ARF)

The older term that was replaced by Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

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Elevated BUN and creatinine

Indicates azotemia, a sign of kidney issues.

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Homer Smith

Scientist who used the term Acute Renal Failure in 1951.

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Symptoms of uremia

Reflect the serious health issues arising from renal failure.

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