WHAT TESTS ARE USED TO DIAGNOSE Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) CKD? WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE PRESCRIBED TO Antihypertensives, diuretics, and statins TREAT CKD? WHAT ARE THE TWO TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR RENAL DISEASE/KIDNEY Dialysis or kidney transplant FAILURE? Eat a low-protein diet Eat foods low in salt Eat foods with less potassium WHAT ARE SOME LIFESTYLE alcohol in moderation, if at all MODIFICATIONS THAT SHOULD BE Reach and maintain a healthy weight RECOMMENDED TO A PATIENT WITH CKD? Stop smoking Follow the instructions for medications, such as aspirin
WHAT TESTS ARE USED TO DIAGNOSE CKD? Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE PRESCRIBED TO TREAT CKD? Antihypertensives, diuretics, and statins WHAT ARE THE TWO TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR RENAL DISEASE/KIDNEY FAILURE? Dialysis or kidney transplant WHAT ARE SOME LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS THAT SHOULD BE RECOMMENDED TO A PATIENT WITH CKD? Eat a low-protein diet Eat foods low in salt Eat foods with less potassium alcohol in moderation, if at all Reach and maintain a healthy weight Stop smoking Follow the instructions for medications, such as aspirin