Testing of learning by means of oral interview (vote in thirties), focus on
the evaluation of an adequate knowledge by the student of renal
diseases (signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic
approaches), consistent with the professional profile of Nurse.
Extended program
Lesson topics:
PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC ELEMENTS OF KIDNEY DISEASE
Evaluation of urine examination and of renal function; signs and
symptoms of kidney diseases; instrumental procedures; kidney biopsy.
GLOMERULAR NEPHROPATHY
Classification; clinical glomerular syndromes; main notions on
pathogenesis and morphology; diabetic nephropathy; general principles
of therapy.
VASCULAR NEPHROPATHY
Classification; hypertensive nephropathy; renovascular hypertension;
ischemic nephropathy.
INTERSTITIAL NEPHROPATHY
Classification; pyelonephritis; cystic diseases of kidney.
ACUTE RENAL FAILURE
Classification; etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, symptoms,
diagnostic procedures in acute renal failure; generasl principles of
medical therapy.
CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
Classification; etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms,
diagnostics, medical therapy aiming to show down the progression of the
disease and to treat complications of the disease.
REPLACEMENT THERAPY OF CHRONIC UREMIA
Start and choice of chronic renal replacement therapy; main features of
hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis; main characteristics of kidney
transplantation.