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Med Surg 2 - Exam 1
Glomerulonephritis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Infection
- Signs and Symptoms
- Hypertension
- Hematuria
- Proteinuria
- Oliguria
- Generalized Edema
- Increased BUN and CR
- Flank Pain
2 mins
Acute Glomerulonephritis Interventions
- Rest
- Restrict Salt and Fluid Intake
- Restrict Protein
- Antihypertensives
- Diuretics
- Antibiotics
2 mins
Chronic Glomerulonephritis Interventions
- Corticosteroids
- Antihypertensives
- Erythropoietin
- Cytotoxic Agents
- Dialysis
- Plasmapheresis
- Transplant
2 mins
Nephrotic Syndrome
- Signs and Symptoms
- Massive Proteinuria > 3.5g per Day
- Edema
- Increased risk of infection
- Thromboembolism
- Hyperlipidemia
- Fatty casts
1 min
Chronic Kidney Disease Early Symptoms Assessment
- Characteristics
- GFR < 60mL/min
- Accumulation of Waste Products
- Clinical Features
- General Malaise
- Hypertension
- Proteinuria
- Hyperkalemia
- Mineral and Bone Disorders
- Neuropathy
2 mins
Chronic Kidney Disease Late Symptoms Assessment
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Severe Uremia
- Arrhythmias
- Edema
- CNS Depression
- Anemia
- Oliguria
- Pruritus
- Considerations
- End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- GFR < 15mL/min
2 mins
Chronic Kidney Disease Interventions
- Interventions
- Daily Weights
- Strict I/O
- Renal Diet
- Strict Medication Regimen
- Erythropoietin
- Manage Hyperkalemia
- Manage CKD-MBD
- Dialysis
- Kidney Transplant
2 mins
Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Rapid Shifts of Fluid and Electrolytes
- Disequilibrium Syndrome
- Hypotension
- NO BP IN ARM with Shunt or Fistula
- Assess for Thrill and Bruit
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Slow Process
- Peritonitis
- Loss of Protein
- Hyperglycemia
3 mins
Renal Calculi Interventions
- Interventions
- Increase Fluid Intake
- Opioids
- NSAIDs
- Antibiotics
- Lithotripsy
- Surgical Stone Removal
- Considerations
- Identify Type CT-KUB
- Low Sodium Diet
2 mins
Renal Calculi Assessment
- Cause/Mechanism
- Hypercalcemia (Most Commonly)
- Signs and Symptoms
- Flank Pain
- Radiates Toward Bladder
- Renal Colic
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Retention
- Hematuria
- Considerations
- Stone Recurrence
2 mins
