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What are 4 key steps to management of chronic renal disease? |
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1) Treat responsible factors 2) Slow progression - ACE inhibitors 3) Tx complications of kidney disease 4) Prepare for ESRD |
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Which two drugs have a markedly decreased Vd in uremic patients? |
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What are some common drugs affected by protein binding? |
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1) cephalosporins 2) phenytoin 3) salicylate 4) sulfonamide 5) furosemide 6) theophylline 7) morhpine 8) penicillins 9) warfarin |
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What are the five steps to approach dosage adjustments? |
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1) elicit history and physical 2) Assess renal function 3) Determine loading dose 4) determine maintenance dose 5) monitor drug levels |
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