NUR 265 Exam 1 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023-2024 LATEST 100% GRADEDNUR 265 Exam 1 What is nephrotic syndrome?: A condition of increased glomerular permeabil- ity that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine andthen be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome?: - *Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater thanwhat?: 3.5g in 24 hours What is nephrotic syndrome treated with?: - immunosuppressant agents (ifimmunity based). -ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine) -statins (improve blood lipid levels). -Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney function) Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples.: Decreased perfusion to kidneys. -NSAIDs -Severe dehydration -Renal artery stenosis -MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low cardiac output -Blood/ fluid loss Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples.: Tissue damage to the actual kid-neys. -Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli -Sepsis -Intrarenal bleeding -Pyelonephritis Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples.: Obstruction that occurs after thekidney. -Enlarged prostate (BPH) -Bladder Cancer -Kidney stones How do you determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP)?: Systolic + (Dias-tolic*2) /3 What is the MAP needed to