10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a prerenal cause of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
Glomerulonephritis
Which medication can cause intrinsic renal AKI?
Antibiotics
What is the medical term for a sudden decrease in kidney function that develops within 7 days?
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Which of the following is NOT a postrenal cause of AKI?
Enlargement of the prostate
How is the diagnosis of AKI made?
Based on a person's signs and symptoms
Which of the following is a common sign and symptom of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)?
Oliguria
Which of the following conditions increases the risk of AKI?
Diabetes
Which of the following is NOT a category of the causes of AKI?
Infection
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is also known as:
Acute Renal Failure (ARF)
How quickly does AKI develop?
Hours
Study Notes
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is also known as acute renal failure.
Causes of AKI
- Prerenal causes of AKI are not related to medication.
- Intrinsic renal AKI can be caused by certain medications.
- Postrenal causes of AKI are not related to heart failure.
Diagnosis of AKI
- The diagnosis of AKI is made based on a sudden decrease in kidney function that develops within 7 days.
Signs and Symptoms of AKI
- A common sign and symptom of AKI is oliguria.
Risk Factors for AKI
- Certain conditions, such as heart failure, increase the risk of AKI.
Categories of AKI Causes
- There are three categories of AKI causes: prerenal, intrinsic renal, and postrenal.
- There is no category of AKI causes known as "renal vascular".
Development of AKI
- AKI develops quickly, within 7 days.
Test your knowledge on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and its causes with this quiz. Learn about prerenal, intrinsic renal, and postrenal causes of AKI and understand the importance of serum creatinine and urine output in diagnosing this condition.
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