NURS 3102 Midterm: Renal and hepatic A&P
16 Feb 2017
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Review renal and hepatic a&p, concentrating on arf, crf, & liver failure. Hemochromatosis (an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron) The causes of acute liver failure, when the liver fails rapidly, however, are often different. Viruses including hepatitis a, b, and c (especially in children). Reactions to certain prescription and herbal medications. Gradual, irreversible loss of functional nephrons & (cid:315) gfr. (cid:315) function or kidney damage > 3 months based on blood test, urinalysis, imaging studies. Can occur as a complication of numerous conditions. Most significant risk factor if dm diabetic neuropathy is currently diagnosed in 20- 50% of esrd cases are attributed to dm. Abrupt deterioration of renal function, occurring over hrs. - wks. , resulting in retention of nitrogenous waste production. Acute loss of renal function is contributed to conditions that affect renal perfusion (prerenal), obstruct urine flow (postrenal), or circumstances within kidney blood vessels, tubules, glomeruli or interstitium (intrarenal)
