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Kidney Disease, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book

Kidney Disease, An Issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, E-Book

Kim Zuber | Jane S. Davis

(2016)

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Abstract

Physician Assistant Clinics aims to provide an authoritative and continuously updated clinical information resource that covers all of the relevant PA specialties. Our clinical review articles address the key points, diagnosis, prognosis, clinical management, and complications of disease and techniques, evidence, and controversies in the field. Information for quick reference, as well as in-depth coverage of a topic, is a hallmark of the Clinics’ series. This issue of Physician assistant Clinics, guest edited by Kim Zuber, PA-C and Jane S. Davis, DNP, CRNP, brings together expert PAs, NPs, and MDs to give PAs deep insights into the latest advancements in renal disease and show how they are applicable in practice. Articles in this issue include: Will the Real Kidney Patient Please Stand Up?; Introduction of the Kidney Patient; The Surgical Kidney Patient; CardioRenal: The Pump and the Filter; Dosing the Kidney Patient; ABCs of the ICU; Pediatrics: Forgotten Stepchild of Nephrology; Acute Kidney Injury (AKI); Outpatient Management of the CKD Patient; Nephrolithiasis: The Rolling Stones; Transplant and the New Protocols; Health Disparities in Kidney Disease; and Diet and the Kidney.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
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Kidney Disease i
Copyright\r ii
CME Accreditation Page iii
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE iii
TARGET AUDIENCE iii
LEARNING OBJECTIVES iii
ACCREDITATION iii
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST iii
UNAPPROVED/OFF-LABEL USE DISCLOSURE iii
TO ENROLL iii
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION iv
CME INQUIRIES/SPECIAL NEEDS iv
Contributors v
CONSULTING EDITOR v
EDITORS v
AUTHORS v
Contents vii
Foreword: Not Just Another Physician Assistant Journal\r vii
Preface: From Alphabet Soup to Manuscript\r vii
Will the Real Kidney Patient Please Stand up?\r vii
Introduction to Kidney Patients\r vii
Management of the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient\r vii
Risky Business: Lessons from Medication Misadventures in Chronic Kidney Disease\r viii
Food for Thought: Diet and the Kidney\r viii
Before Crossing the Red Line: Surgery and Chronic Kidney Disease\r viii
Cardiorenal Disease: The Pump and the Filter\r viii
Rolling Stones: The Evaluation, Prevention, and Medical Management of Nephrolithiasis\r viii
Acute Kidney Injury: The Ugly Truth\r ix
ABCs of the Intensive Care Unit\r ix
Pediatrics: The Forgotten Stepchild of Nephrology\r ix
Health Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease: The Role of Social Factors\r ix
Kidney Transplant for the Twenty-First Century\r x
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT\rCLINICS\r xi
FORTHCOMING ISSUES xi
April 2016 xi
July 2016 xi
October 2016 xi
Foreword: Not Just Another Physician Assistant Journal\r xiii
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA xiv
Preface:\rhabet Soup to Manuscript xv
Will the Real Kidney Patient Please Stand up? 1
Key points 1
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION FACTOIDS10 10
REFERENCES 10
Introduction to Kidney Patients 13
Key points 13
CASE STUDY 1 14
History of Present Illness 14
Social History 15
Past Medical History 15
Family History 15
Physical Examination 15
Vitals 15
General 15
Heent 15
Neck 15
Heart 15
Lungs 15
Abdomen 16
Genitalia/rectum 16
Extremities 16
Differential Diagnosis 16
Laboratory Evaluation 16
Radiology Evaluation 17
Renal ultrasound 17
Discussion 17
CASE STUDY 2 19
History of Present Illness 19
Social History 19
Past Medical History 19
Family History 19
Physical Examination 19
Vitals 19
General 19
Heent 19
Neck 19
Heart 19
Lungs 20
Abdomen 20
Extremities 20
Differential Diagnosis 20
Laboratory Evaluation 20
Radiology Evaluation 21
Renal ultrasound 21
Discussion 21
Nephrology evaluation 21
CASE STUDY 3 23
History of Present Illness 23
Social History 23
Past Medical History 23
Family History 23
Physical Examination 23
Vitals 23
General 23
Heent 23
Neck 24
Heart 24
Lungs 24
Abdomen 24
Extremities 24
Differential Diagnosis 24
Laboratory Evaluation 24
Radiology Evaluation 25
Renal ultrasound 25
Discussion 25
Nephrology Evaluation 26
CASE STUDY 4 27
History of Present Illness 27
Social History 27
Past Medical History 27
Family History 27
Physical Examination 27
Vitals 27
General 27
Heent 27
Neck 28
Heart 28
Lungs 28
Abdomen 28
Extremities 28
Differential Diagnosis 28
Laboratory Evaluation 28
Discussion 29
Nephrology Evaluation 29
CASE STUDY 5 31
History of Present Illness 31
Social History 31
Past Medical History 32
Medications 32
Family History 32
Physical Examination 32
Vitals 32
General 32
Heent 32
Neck 32
Heart 32
Lungs 32
Abdomen 32
Genitalia/rectum 32
Extremities 32
Differential Diagnosis 32
Laboratory Evaluation 33
Radiology Evaluation 34
Kidney, ureter, and bladder 34
Discussion 34
Nephrology Evaluation 36
INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS 36
TREATMENTS INITIATED 37
CASE STUDY 6 37
History of Present Illness 37
Social History 37
Past Medical History 37
Family History 37
Physical Examination 37
Vitals 37
General 38
Heent 38
Neck 38
Heart 38
Lungs 38
Abdomen 38
Extremities 38
Differential Diagnosis 38
Laboratory Evaluation 38
Radiology Evaluation 39
DISCUSSION 39
Treatment 40
SUMMARY 40
REFERENCES 40
Management of the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient 43
Key points 43
STEP 1: IDENTIFY PATIENTS AT RISK 44
STEP 2: DIAGNOSIS 44
STEP 3: PREDICTING PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE—ALBUMINURIA 47
STEP 4: TREATMENT STRATEGIES 48
Treatment of Hypertension 48
Reduction of Albuminuria 49
Minimizing Risk of Cardiovascular Disease 49
Glycemic Control 51
SUMMARY 51
REFERENCES 51
Risky Business 55
Key points 55
INTRODUCTION 55
CONTENT 56
Antimicrobials and Antivirals 56
Case 1: Valacyclovir 56
Case 2: Levofloxacin 58
Case 3: Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim 59
Hypoglycemic Agents 60
Case 1: Glyburide and metformin 60
Analgesics 61
Case 1: Meperidine 61
Case 2: Morphine 62
Case 3: Gabapentin 63
ANTICOAGULATION 64
Anticoagulation Case 64
ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS, DIURETICS, AND NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS 65
The Case of the “Triple Whammy” and Acute Kidney Injury 65
SUMMARY 72
REFERENCES 72
Food for Thought 77
Key points 77
MODIFICATION OF DIET IN RENAL DISEASE STUDY 77
PROTEIN 78
SODIUM 79
POTASSIUM 79
PHOSPHORUS 81
VITAMIN D 83
CALCIUM 83
VITAMINS AND ANTIOXIDANTS 89
BICARBONATE 96
FLUIDS 96
FIBER 97
PROBIOTICS 97
HERBALS 97
SUMMARY 97
REFERENCES 98
Before Crossing the Red Line 101
Key points 101
THE SURGICAL CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENT 101
The Scene: Operating Theater Circa 1830 101
SURGERY AND THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENT 102
FOCUS ON THE STORY 102
PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION WITH OBJECTIVE TESTS AND ALGORITHMS 104
OPTIMIZING MEDICAL MANAGEMENT 105
ENTER ANESTHESIA 105
Postoperative Care 106
Pain Management 107
The Reality of the Situation 107
Go with the Flow 107
Preprocedure Outpatient Care for the Kidney Patient 107
Hyperkalemia 108
Increased bleeding possibility 108
Anemia 108
Hypertension 108
Hypoglycemia 108
Hyperglycemia 109
Contrast-Enhanced Study 109
Creatinine Clearance 109
Preprocedure Antibiotics 109
Dental Visits 111
SUMMARY 112
REFERENCES 112
Cardiorenal Disease 115
Key points 115
DEFINITION 115
PREVALENCE 116
A COMPLEX PHYSIOLOGY 116
TYPE 1 CARDIORENAL SYNDROME 118
Acute Heart Failure Leading to Acute Kidney Injury 118
TYPE II CARDIORENAL SYNDROME 120
TYPE III CARDIORENAL SYNDROME 120
TYPE IV CARDIORENAL SYNDROME 120
TYPE V CARDIORENAL SYNDROME 121
BIOMARKERS AND CARDIORENAL SYNDROME 121
SUMMARY 124
REFERENCES 124
Rolling Stones 127
Key points 127
INTRODUCTION 127
EPIDEMIOLOGY 128
Incidence and Prevalence Rates in the United States 128
Prevalence of Specific Types of Kidney Stones 129
RISK FACTORS FOR NEPHROLITHIASIS 129
Ambient Temperature 129
Geographic 130
Seasonal 130
Occupational 130
Genetic Factors 131
Family clustering 131
Ethnic differences 131
Twin studies 131
Dietary Factors 131
Fluid intake 132
Calcium 132
Oxalate 132
Fructose 132
Sodium 133
Protein 134
Citrate 134
Vitamins C and D 134
Systemic Disorders 135
Bariatric surgery 135
The obesity–metabolic syndrome–diabetes spectrum 135
Urinary Factors 135
CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF ACUTE RENAL COLIC 137
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE RENAL COLIC 137
Plain Radiography 137
Unenhanced Helical Computed Tomography Scan 137
Ultrasound 137
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION 138
PREVENTION OF RECURRENT STONES 141
Fluid Intake 141
Dietary Management 141
Pharmacologic Management 143
Thiazide diuretics 143
Potassium citrate 143
Allopurinol 143
Acetohydroxamic acid 143
Antibiotics 143
SUMMARY 144
REFERENCES 144
Acute Kidney Injury 149
Key points 149
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY: THE UGLY TRUTH 149
MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 151
CAUSE OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 151
DIAGNOSIS OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 153
KIDNEY IMAGING AND BIOPSY 154
TREATMENT OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 154
RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY 155
THE FUTURE OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 157
SUMMARY 157
REFERENCES 158
ABCs of the Intensive Care Unit 161
Key points 161
INTRODUCTION 161
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 162
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY RISK AND OUTCOMES 163
TREATMENT OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN CRITICAL CARE PATIENTS 166
Peritoneal Dialysis 167
Hemotherapies 167
Continuous Versus Intermittent 169
Complications 170
Fluid Management in Critical Care Patients 171
Anticoagulation 171
SUMMARY 172
REFERENCES 172
Pediatrics 175
Key points 175
INTRODUCTION 175
DEFINITION 175
EPIDEMIOLOGY 176
CAUSE 176
COMPLICATIONS 177
Hematologic 177
Cardiovascular 177
Growth and Nutrition 179
Bone and Mineral Disorders 180
PATHOGENESIS/PROGRESSION 180
IMMUNIZATIONS 181
QUALITY OF LIFE 182
TRANSITION 183
SUMMARY 183
REFERENCES 183
Health Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease 187
Key points 187
INTRODUCTION 187
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN BLACK AMERICANS 187
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN HISPANIC AMERICANS 188
SOURCES OF DISPARITIES IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 188
Genetics 188
Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Factors 189
Diabetes 189
Hypertension 189
Social Determinants of Health 191
Economic stability 191
Poverty 192
Unemployment 192
Food insecurity 192
Housing instability 192
Neighborhood and built environment 192
Access to healthy foods 192
Quality of housing and environmental conditions 193
Health and health care 193
Access to health care/primary care 193
Health literacy 193
Social and community context 193
Social cohesion 193
Perceptions of discrimination 194
Incarceration 194
Education 194
Early childhood education and development 194
High school graduation/higher education 194
Language and literacy 195
Implicit Bias Among Clinicians 195
Interaction of Social and Biologic Factors 195
ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN THE CLINICAL SETTING 195
Understanding That Social Determinants of Health May Affect Individual Patient Ability to Self-Manage 196
Promoting an Integrated, Collaborative Approach to Chronic Kidney Disease Care 196
Being Aware of and Countering Implicit Biases 196
SUMMARY 196
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 196
REFERENCES 196
Kidney Transplant for the Twenty-First Century 205
Key points 205
HISTORY OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION 205
PRETRANSPLANT EVALUATION 206
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PROCEDURE 209
IMMUNOSUPPRESSION 210
LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT OF THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENT 211
INFECTION RISK 213
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 213
DIABETES 213
HYPERTENSION 214
DYSLIPIDEMIA 214
IMMUNIZATIONS 214
OBESITY 215
CANCER 215
BONE AND MINERAL DISEASE 215
FERTILITY 216
THE FUTURE OF TRANSPLANTATION 216
REFERENCES 217