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Which term is now preferred over Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?
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)?
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?
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?
What was the term used by Homer Smith in 1951 to refer to renal failure?
What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
Which term is now preferred over Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?
Which term is now preferred over Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?
What is the difference between azotemia and uremia?
What is the difference between azotemia and uremia?
What was the term used by Homer Smith in 1951 to refer to renal failure?
What was the term used by Homer Smith in 1951 to refer to renal failure?
What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
What is the laboratory analysis that shows elevated BUN and creatinine called?
What is the laboratory analysis that shows elevated BUN and creatinine called?
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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Preferred term over Acute Renal Failure (ARF) for renal issues.
Categories of AKI causes
Categories of AKI causes
Pre-renal, Intra-renal, and Post-renal are the three categories.
Azotemia
Azotemia
Laboratory analysis indicating elevated BUN and creatinine levels.
RIFLE criteria
RIFLE criteria
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AKIN criteria
AKIN criteria
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Difference between azotemia and uremia
Difference between azotemia and uremia
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Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
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Elevated BUN and creatinine
Elevated BUN and creatinine
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Homer Smith
Homer Smith
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Symptoms of uremia
Symptoms of uremia
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