Exam 28: Kidney Diseases

Jasmine Singh is 25 years old. She has had frequent urinary tract infections over the past 3 years. She makes an appointment with her physician after an episode of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. -In order to prevent further kidney stones, Jasmine should consume how many cups of fluids per day?

Dialysis removes excess fluid and wastes from the blood by employing which of the following processes?

A consequence of nephrotic syndrome is the loss of plasma proteins in the urine, which contributes to

In the nephrotic syndrome, the kidney's ability to excrete _____ is impaired, contributing to edema.

In the oliguria stage of acute renal failure, urine volume is _____ and sodium needs are _____.

Cathy has been diagnosed with calcium oxalate stones.Her physician instructs her to

A high-protein diet for a nephrotic client is contraindicated because

Foods high in oxalate include

Prior to his kidney transplant, John Miller was on dialysis and his sodium intake was restricted to 2500 mg daily.When Mr.Miller inquires if he should continue to restrict his sodium after his transplant, you reply,

Which of the following fruits provides high amounts of potassium?

An inherited metabolic disorder in which large amounts of the amino acid cystine is excreted in the urine is called

John Miller is on dialysis and his current protein prescription is 1.2 grams/kg/day.Six to eight weeks after he receives a kidney transplant, the health care professional should expect Mr.Miller's protein recommendation to be

Intakes of supplemental vitamin C are restricted in patients with chronic renal failure to prevent

Which of the following is an example of a food containing high-quality protein?

Which of the following ranges of protein intake is recommended for an acute kidney injury patient who is not treated with dialysis?

Reduced kidney function can cause nitrogen-containing waste products, such as _____, to accumulate in the blood.

A patient who is in the end stage of renal disease is admitted to the hospital.Which of the following treatment options would be appropriate for this patient?

The removal of excess fluids and wastes from the blood using the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane is called

The rate at which filtrate is formed within the kidney is normally about _____.

Case Studies Charlie is a 2 ½-year-old boy with a history of asthma and allergies.He is on several maintenance medications.His parents rush him to the emergency room due to increased lethargy, high fever, and fluid retention in his hands and feet.His laboratory results find a low albumin and high lipid levels. -Which meal is most appropriate for Charlie?