Question 1

Disease conditions that can interfere with normal nephron function include

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A)  obstruction and infection. 
B)  chronic caffeine intake. 
C)  chronic alcohol abuse. 
D)  anemia. 
A)  obstruction and infection. 
B)  chronic caffeine intake. 
C)  chronic alcohol abuse. 
D)  anemia. A

Question 2

The bone disease called osteodystrophy is associated with

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A)  glomerulonephritis. 
B)  acute renal failure. 
C)  chronic renal failure. 
D)  nephrotic syndrome. 
A)  glomerulonephritis. 
B)  acute renal failure. 
C)  chronic renal failure. 
D)  nephrotic syndrome. C

Question 3

Classic symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis include

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A)  azotemia. 
B)  proteinuria. 
C)  ascites. 
D)  anemia. 
A)  azotemia. 
B)  proteinuria. 
C)  ascites. 
D)  anemia. B

Question 4

The sudden shutdown of kidney function as the result of traumatic injury is called

Accepted Answer

A)  nephrosis. 
B)  glomerulonephritis. 
C)  acute kidney failure. 
D)  chronic kidney failure. 
A)  nephrosis. 
B)  glomerulonephritis. 
C)  acute kidney failure. 
D)  chronic kidney failure.

Question 5

Patients with chronic renal disease may need to restrict their intake of foods high in phosphorus,such as

Accepted Answer

A)  milk, nuts, and legumes. 
B)  meat, chicken, and fish. 
C)  bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. 
D)  fruit and potatoes. 
A)  milk, nuts, and legumes. 
B)  meat, chicken, and fish. 
C)  bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. 
D)  fruit and potatoes.

Question 6

A progressive increase in serum urea levels occurs in

Accepted Answer

A)  acute renal failure. 
B)  glomerulonephritis. 
C)  chronic kidney failure. 
D)  nephrotic syndrome. 
A)  acute renal failure. 
B)  glomerulonephritis. 
C)  chronic kidney failure. 
D)  nephrotic syndrome.

Question 7

The structure responsible for filtering the blood is the

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A)  loop of Henle. 
B)  proximal tubule. 
C)  distal tubule. 
D)  glomerulus. 
A)  loop of Henle. 
B)  proximal tubule. 
C)  distal tubule. 
D)  glomerulus.

Question 8

The type of diet recommended for a person with a calcium stone depends on

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A)  body weight. 
B)  the composition of the stone. 
C)  fiber intake. 
D)  fluid intake. 
A)  body weight. 
B)  the composition of the stone. 
C)  fiber intake. 
D)  fluid intake.

Question 9

The classic symptoms of chronic kidney failure result from

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A)  a diet high in sodium. 
B)  a diet chronically low in fluid intake. 
C)  severe trauma to the body. 
D)  progressive loss of nephrons. 
A)  a diet high in sodium. 
B)  a diet chronically low in fluid intake. 
C)  severe trauma to the body. 
D)  progressive loss of nephrons.

Question 10

The method of dialysis that allows patients to be mobile is

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A)  hemodialysis. 
B)  renal dialysis. 
C)  peritoneal dialysis. 
D)  continuous dialysis. 
A)  hemodialysis. 
B)  renal dialysis. 
C)  peritoneal dialysis. 
D)  continuous dialysis.

Question 11

Symptoms of chronic kidney failure include

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A)  nitrogen retention. 
B)  euphoria. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  inability to sleep. 
A)  nitrogen retention. 
B)  euphoria. 
C)  jaundice. 
D)  inability to sleep.

Question 12

The presence of protein in the urine is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hematuria. 
B)  oliguria. 
C)  proteinuria. 
D)  anuria. 
A)  hematuria. 
B)  oliguria. 
C)  proteinuria. 
D)  anuria.

Question 13

For patients with uric acid stones,health practitioners may recommend a diet low in

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  vegetable protein. 
C)  animal protein. 
D)  fat. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  vegetable protein. 
C)  animal protein. 
D)  fat.

Question 14

Medical nutrition therapy for nephrotic syndrome includes

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A)  high protein intake. 
B)  moderate protein intake. 
C)  high potassium intake. 
D)  fluid restriction. 
A)  high protein intake. 
B)  moderate protein intake. 
C)  high potassium intake. 
D)  fluid restriction.

Question 15

Glomerulonephritis or nephritic syndrome is one of the causes of

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 5 CKD or ESRD. 
B)  stage 1 CKD. 
C)  kidney stones. 
D)  heart failure. 
A)  stage 5 CKD or ESRD. 
B)  stage 1 CKD. 
C)  kidney stones. 
D)  heart failure.

Question 16

Azotemia refers to elevated blood levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  amines. 
D)  urea. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  cholesterol. 
C)  amines. 
D)  urea.

Question 17

The hormone that causes the kidneys to reabsorb water and decrease urine production is

Accepted Answer

A)  renin. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  erythropoietin. 
D)  antidiuretic hormone. 
A)  renin. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  erythropoietin. 
D)  antidiuretic hormone.

Question 18

The microscopic functional units of the kidney are called

Accepted Answer

A)  nephrons. 
B)  glomeruli. 
C)  tubules. 
D)  loops of Henle. 
A)  nephrons. 
B)  glomeruli. 
C)  tubules. 
D)  loops of Henle.

Question 19

Clinical symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  bone pain. 
A)  anemia. 
B)  diabetes mellitus. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  bone pain.

Question 20

One of the first recommendations for any type of kidney stone is to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the fiber in the diet. 
B)  reduce calcium intake. 
C)  increase fluid intake. 
D)  decrease protein intake. 
A)  increase the fiber in the diet. 
B)  reduce calcium intake. 
C)  increase fluid intake. 
D)  decrease protein intake.

Exam 21: Kidney Disease

Disease conditions that can interfere with normal nephron function include

The bone disease called osteodystrophy is associated with

Classic symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis include

The sudden shutdown of kidney function as the result of traumatic injury is called

Patients with chronic renal disease may need to restrict their intake of foods high in phosphorus,such as

A progressive increase in serum urea levels occurs in

The structure responsible for filtering the blood is the

The type of diet recommended for a person with a calcium stone depends on

The classic symptoms of chronic kidney failure result from

The method of dialysis that allows patients to be mobile is

Symptoms of chronic kidney failure include

The presence of protein in the urine is called

For patients with uric acid stones,health practitioners may recommend a diet low in

Medical nutrition therapy for nephrotic syndrome includes

Glomerulonephritis or nephritic syndrome is one of the causes of

Azotemia refers to elevated blood levels of

The hormone that causes the kidneys to reabsorb water and decrease urine production is

The microscopic functional units of the kidney are called

Clinical symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease do not include

One of the first recommendations for any type of kidney stone is to

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