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True/False
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A) rejection of a kidney transplant
B) acute kidney injury
C) nephrotic syndrome
D) kidney stones
E) renal colic
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A) 5
B) 15
C) 24
D) 30
E) 42
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A) produce albumin
B) aid in the digestion of fats
C) maintain acid-base balance
D) convert vitamin K to its active form
E) produce enzymes that protect the body from viral infections
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A) diabetes
B) infection
C) a genetic disorder
D) inflammation
E) peripheral vascular disease
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A) the rate at which filtrate is formed within the kidneys
B) a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion
C) the substances that pass through the glomerulus and travel through the nephron's tubules, eventually forming urine
D) the waste product of creatine, a nitrogen-containing compound in muscle cells that supplies energy for muscle contraction
E) a syndrome caused by significant urinary protein losses (more than 3 to 31⁄2 grams daily) , as a result of severe glomerular damage
F) increased urine production
G) defined as a urine output that is less than about 50 to 75 mL/day
H) low plasma albumin concentrations
I) crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate
J) an advanced stage of chronic kidney disease in which dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to sustain life
K) a cuplike component of the nephron that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate that is passed to the tubules
L) removal of fluids and solutes from the blood by using pressure to transfer the blood across a semipermeable membrane
M) a genetic disorder characterized by the elevated urinary excretion of several amino acids, including cystine
N) the rapid decline of kidney function over a period of hours or days
O) a machine used in hemodialysis to filter the blood
P) accumulation of nitrogenous and various other waste products in the blood
Q) the infusion of nutrients during hemodialysis, often providing amino acids, dextrose, lipids, and some trace minerals
R) a high number of kcalories per unit weight of food
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A) It is less likely to cause blood clots.
B) Its dialyzer is typically more effective.
C) It is less likely to cause infection.
D) It requires fewer dietary restrictions.
E) It can be used for longer periods.
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A) Chicken
B) Peanut butter
C) Peas
D) Broccoli
E) Cantaloupe
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A) the rate at which filtrate is formed within the kidneys
B) a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion
C) the substances that pass through the glomerulus and travel through the nephron's tubules, eventually forming urine
D) the waste product of creatine, a nitrogen-containing compound in muscle cells that supplies energy for muscle contraction
E) a syndrome caused by significant urinary protein losses (more than 3 to 31⁄2 grams daily) , as a result of severe glomerular damage
F) increased urine production
G) defined as a urine output that is less than about 50 to 75 mL/day
H) low plasma albumin concentrations
I) crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate
J) an advanced stage of chronic kidney disease in which dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to sustain life
K) a cuplike component of the nephron that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate that is passed to the tubules
L) removal of fluids and solutes from the blood by using pressure to transfer the blood across a semipermeable membrane
M) a genetic disorder characterized by the elevated urinary excretion of several amino acids, including cystine
N) the rapid decline of kidney function over a period of hours or days
O) a machine used in hemodialysis to filter the blood
P) accumulation of nitrogenous and various other waste products in the blood
Q) the infusion of nutrients during hemodialysis, often providing amino acids, dextrose, lipids, and some trace minerals
R) a high number of kcalories per unit weight of food
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A) Urinary obstruction
B) Drug exposure
C) Heart failure
D) Trauma
E) Exposure to toxins
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A) edema
B) infection
C) rickets
D) altered blood lipids
E) hypertension
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A) the rate at which filtrate is formed within the kidneys
B) a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion
C) the substances that pass through the glomerulus and travel through the nephron's tubules, eventually forming urine
D) the waste product of creatine, a nitrogen-containing compound in muscle cells that supplies energy for muscle contraction
E) a syndrome caused by significant urinary protein losses (more than 3 to 31⁄2 grams daily) , as a result of severe glomerular damage
F) increased urine production
G) defined as a urine output that is less than about 50 to 75 mL/day
H) low plasma albumin concentrations
I) crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate
J) an advanced stage of chronic kidney disease in which dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to sustain life
K) a cuplike component of the nephron that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate that is passed to the tubules
L) removal of fluids and solutes from the blood by using pressure to transfer the blood across a semipermeable membrane
M) a genetic disorder characterized by the elevated urinary excretion of several amino acids, including cystine
N) the rapid decline of kidney function over a period of hours or days
O) a machine used in hemodialysis to filter the blood
P) accumulation of nitrogenous and various other waste products in the blood
Q) the infusion of nutrients during hemodialysis, often providing amino acids, dextrose, lipids, and some trace minerals
R) a high number of kcalories per unit weight of food
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A) "Gelatin, soups, fruit ices, and frozen fruit juice bars contribute to your fluid intake."
B) "Water losses from the skin and lungs are deducted from your fluid allowance."
C) "Solid foods do not contribute to your fluid intake."
D) "Your average fluid gain between dialysis treatments should ideally be 10 pounds."
E) "Most of your fluid intake should come when you take your medications."
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A) hemodialysis
B) proteinuria
C) anuria
D) diuresis
E) peritoneal dialysis
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A) the patient has severe dysphagia
B) the patient cannot tolerate tube feedings
C) the patient has urine output of less than 400 mL per day
D) the patient has hyponatremia
E) the patient will need dialysis
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A) the rate at which filtrate is formed within the kidneys
B) a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion
C) the substances that pass through the glomerulus and travel through the nephron's tubules, eventually forming urine
D) the waste product of creatine, a nitrogen-containing compound in muscle cells that supplies energy for muscle contraction
E) a syndrome caused by significant urinary protein losses (more than 3 to 31⁄2 grams daily) , as a result of severe glomerular damage
F) increased urine production
G) defined as a urine output that is less than about 50 to 75 mL/day
H) low plasma albumin concentrations
I) crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate
J) an advanced stage of chronic kidney disease in which dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to sustain life
K) a cuplike component of the nephron that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate that is passed to the tubules
L) removal of fluids and solutes from the blood by using pressure to transfer the blood across a semipermeable membrane
M) a genetic disorder characterized by the elevated urinary excretion of several amino acids, including cystine
N) the rapid decline of kidney function over a period of hours or days
O) a machine used in hemodialysis to filter the blood
P) accumulation of nitrogenous and various other waste products in the blood
Q) the infusion of nutrients during hemodialysis, often providing amino acids, dextrose, lipids, and some trace minerals
R) a high number of kcalories per unit weight of food
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