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HudsonKB16

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What laboratory values or other tests support Mrs. Caldwell's diagnosis of chronic kidney disease? List all abnormal values and explain the likely cause for each abnormal value.
 
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What is glomerulonephritis and how can it lead to kidney failure?
 
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Answer to Question 1

 Sodium (low): Edema; hemodilution
 PO4 (high): Retention and release of P from bone breakdown
 GFR (low): Reflection of decreasing renal function
 PT/INR (high): Reflection of anticoagulants given for dialysis
 BUN (high): Retention
 Creatinine (high): Retention
 Calcium (low): Decreased active vitamin D/edema
 Anion gap (low): Acidosis and/or electrolyte imbalance
 Total protein, albumin (low): Value most likely skewed by edema
 Hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RBC (low): anemia secondary to renal failure/decreased erythropoietin
 Transferrin (low): decreased due to nephropathy
 Ferritin (low): Edema/hemodilution

Answer to Question 2

Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the nephrons (specifically the glomerular capillary loops). There can be multiple causes including infections such as Streptococcus; complications from chronic diseases such as lupus, diabetes, or high blood pressure; or vasculitis. The loss of nephron function results in an inability to filter blood appropriately, leading to azotemia.




HudsonKB16

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Gracias!


bdobbins

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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