Exam 28: Kidney Diseases

The nephrotic syndrome is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and a sharply increased risk of heart disease and ____.

One of the most common complications associated with hemodialysis is ____.

Patients with the nephrotic syndrome may benefit from calcium supplementation of ____ mg daily.

What is the most common complication of peritoneal dialysis?

A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of ____ mL/min is characteristic of kidney failure.

Supplements of folic acid prescribed for dialysis patients typically supply ____ mg daily.

Discuss three of the roles of the kidneys in maintaining our health.

What is an advantage of using continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)?

Which condition often develops as a result of increased secretion of parathyroid hormone in patients with chronic kidney disease?

The best preventive treatment for all types of kidney stones is to ____.

Hyperkalemia occurs when there is excessive ____ in the blood.

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

A client is diagnosed with calcium oxalate kidney stones. What is the appropriate diet therapy for her treatment?

Intakes of supplemental vitamin C are restricted to 100 mg/day in patients with chronic renal failure to prevent ____.

The movement of solutes from an area of high concentration to one of low concentration is known as ____.

Jasmine Singh is 25 years old. She has had hypercalciuria due to elevated serum levels of parathyroid hormone over the past year. She makes an appointment with her physician after an episode of nausea, vomiting, severe pain in the groin, and pain while urinating. At her doctor's office, Jasmine provides a urine sample. Testing confirms blood in her urine. This indicates ____.

What best describes renal colic?

Edema that develops with acute kidney injury is most often treated with which type of medication?

Morgan Simmons, a 74-year-old woman, is on hemodialysis. She wants to continue consuming 3 cups of non-fat milk per day. What is the most appropriate response?

Charlie Which meal is most appropriate for Charlie?