10 Questions
Which term is now preferred over Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
What are the three categories of causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
Pre-renal, Intra-renal, Post-renal
What is the laboratory analysis that shows elevated BUN and creatinine called?
Azotemia
What was the term used by Homer Smith in 1951 to refer to renal failure?
Acute Renal Failure
What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
RIFLE and AKIN Criteria
Which term is now preferred over Acute Renal Failure (ARF)?
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
What is the difference between azotemia and uremia?
Azotemia is asymptomatic, while uremia presents with symptoms
What was the term used by Homer Smith in 1951 to refer to renal failure?
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
What are the two criteria used to define Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
RIFLE and AKIN Criteria
What is the laboratory analysis that shows elevated BUN and creatinine called?
Azotemia
Test your knowledge on acute kidney injury (AKI) in this quiz. Learn about the differences between AKI and acute renal failure (ARF), the various causes and categories of AKI, evaluation and diagnosis methods, potential complications, special topics in AKI, treatment and prevention options, and the AKIN criteria. Get ready to dive into the world of nephrology with this informative quiz.
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