AKI

Question 1

four main complications of AKI?

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Question 2

what three findings are there related to AKI in urinalysis and what cause do they indicate?

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Question 3

what three broad categories can causes of AKI be divided into?

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Question 4

give three potential causes of pre-renal AKI

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Question 5

give three potential causes of intra-renal AKI

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Question 6

give four potential causes of post-renal AKI

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Question 7

what are the three diagnostic criteria for AKI?

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Question 8

what level of urine output is diagnostic of AKI?

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Question 9

a rise in serum creatinine is seen, what level of increase is required to diagnose AKI?

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Question 10

fluid overload is a complication of AKI, what two things can this lead to?

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Question 11

increased urea is a complication of AKI, what two things can this lead to?

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Question 12

when should haemofiltration be considered with AKI?

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Question 13

at what age does the risk of AKI increase with the use of contrast agents?

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Question 14

what drugs are contraindicated with AKI and what’s the mnemonic?

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Question 15

how do you treat hyperkalaemia as a complication of AKI?

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