NAME COMPARE&CONTRAST; ACUTE VERSUS CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE Directions: ndicate wh

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NAME COMPARE&CONTRAST; ACUTE VERSUS CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE Directions: ndicate whether each of the following pertain to [A] Acute Renal Failure or [C] Chronic Renal Failure, [B] Both or [N] Neither. One best answer per line. [10 points] Sudden onset, often within days to weeks Slow onset, usually over 3 months or more Reversible with proper intervention Usually irreversible -very poor prognosis Better prognosis with prompt effective treatment Considered a medical emergency Results in complete renal failure requiring transplant without proper treatment common cause is hypovolemia Common causes are diabetic nephropathy or glomerulopathy

Explanation / Answer

Acute renal failure is due to sudden loss of kidney functions mainly occuring because of some underlying cause.

Chronic renal failure is characterised by gradual loss of kidney functions.

1. Acute renal failure

2. Chronic renal failure

3. Acute renal failure

4. Chronic renal failure

5. Chronic renal failure

6. Both

7. Acute renal failure

8. Both

9. Acute renal failure

10. Chronic renal failure

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