The Kidney Ahhhhhhhh!




Physician Assistant Exam Review show

Summary: A Few Things to Know before we begin Normal GFR is 100-130 mL/min/1.73m2 Symptoms of uremia may include Anorexia Fatigue Malaise Dyspnea Orthopnea Change in mental status restless legs Weakness Pruritis Insomnia Irritability Cramping etc…. Signs of uremia may include Hypertension Asterixis (flapping tremor:  Arms outstretched, wrist fully extended hand flaps) Weight loss Acute kidney injury […]