Chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 3-5)
CKD stages 3-5 = reduced kidney function (eGFR <60 mL/min) with impaired clearance of many drugs and higher risks of: bleeding tendency (uremic platelet dysfunction), anemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, electrolyte imbalances, and infection susceptibility (especially advanced CKD). Dental relevance: (1) dose-aware prescribing for renally cleared drugs, (2) NSAIDs are AVOIDED (worsen CKD/precipitate AKI), (3) higher bleeding tendency, (4) concurrent antihypertensives/antithrombotics, and (5) higher prevalence of oral disease.
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
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