renal Flashcards
1
Q
What med may reduce renal failure and hospital mortality in pts w/SBP?
A
albumin
2
Q
nephrolithiasis: at what point (size) do you call Urology
A
5 mm (low likelihood of spontaneous passage)
3
Q
treatment for acute-onset hyperNa
A
rapid infusion of D5W
- unclear how much
HD
4
Q
dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
A
neuro sx that happen when first starting HD: high solute removal > blood osm shift > cerebral edema > vomiting, HTN, encephalopathy, seizure, coma
tx: hypertonic saline, mannitol
