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COD N2 Renal

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Acute renal failure (ARF)   is the sudden loss of renal function  
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Kidney transplant is a treatment for people with:   stage 5 Cronic Kidney Disease (CKD)  
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What is a UTI?   is an infection involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. A UTI is labeled according to the region of the infection.  
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Creatinine clearance:   compares the level of creatinine in urine with the creatinine level in the blood. (Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle.) The test helps provide information on kidney function  
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Glomerular filtration rate   is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the tiny filters in the kidneys, called glomeruli, each minute  
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Neohrotic syndrome   is a genetic term that refers to a kidney disorder characterized by urinary protein losses greater than 3.0 g/day  
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oliguria   diminished urine production and excretion in relation to fluid intake  
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Dysuria   pain or burning during urination  
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Urgency   the sensation of not being able to hold urine  
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Age factors of UTI's   NB-6 mths more common in boys 1-65 yrs of age it is more common in femals beccause of the anatomy of the female urethra  
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These people don't have usual UTI symptoms   Pregnant women  
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Nephrotic syndrome   a group of symptoms: proteinuria, Hypoalbuminemia, hypercholesterolemia  
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Proteinuria   increase protein in the urine  
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hypoalbuminemia   decrease of albumin in the urine  
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hypercholesterolemia   high serum chelesterol  
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As the kidney deteriorates, the conversion of this vitamin to it's active form is impaired   Vitamin D  
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These proteins in CKD patients are emphasized because they provide a higher percentage of essential amino acids   High-biologic value proteins  
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Sources of High-biologic value protein   Eggs, fish, poultry, milk, yogurt, cheese, soy  
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Protein allowance in stage 5 is ____% higher than the recommended daily allowance to account for the loss of serum proteins and amino acids in the dialysate.   50%  
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Dialysate   is the dialysis solution used to extract wastes and fluid from the blood  
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Relating to Nephrotic Syndrome:the goals of nutrition therapy are to:   minimize edema, proteinuria & hyperlipidemia; Replace nutrients lost in urine; Reduce the risk of progressive renal damage and athersclerosis  
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What are some medications for lower UTI's   Antifolates: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole D.S(Bactrim)Floroquinolones:Ciprofloxacin(Cipro, Ciloxan)CEPHALOSPORINS 1st gen.Cephalexin (bioseph, keflex, keftab) PENICILLINS:Amoxicillin&Clavulanic acid (augmentin)Nitrofurantion(Macrobid,furalan, macrodanti  
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Nursing management of Lower UTI's   Pain relief, Promote to prevent infection, maintain F&E balance, client teaching on prevention, administer medications  
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CKD- Cronic Kidney Disease   is a syndrom of progressive kidney damage and loss of function  
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Relating to CKD:the goals of nutrition therapy are to   Reduce the workload on the Kidneys or to prevent further damage, restore or maintain optimal nutritional status, control accumulation of uremic toxins (urea, phos, Na+, and sometimes K+)  
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