Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “RENAL FAILURE“ to remember about the Predisposing Laboratory Findings In Chronic Kidney Disease
Mnemonic : RENAL FAILURE
R: Renal Function Decline (GFR Reduction)
E: Elevated Serum Creatinine
N: Nephrotic Range Proteinuria
A: Anemia (Decreased Erythropoietin Production)
L: Low Serum Albumin
F: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance (Hyperkalemia, Metabolic Acidosis)
A: Acidemia (Metabolic Acidosis)
I: Increased Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
L: Lipid Profile Abnormalities (Dyslipidemia)
U: Uremia (Accumulation of Urea and other Toxins)
R: Reduced Serum Calcium and Phosphate Levels
E: Elevated Parathyroid Hormone (Secondary Hyperparathyroidism)
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