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What are some common causes of chronic renal disease?
What are some common causes of chronic renal disease?
- Diabetes and hypertension (correct)
- High cholesterol levels
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Regular exercise
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of chronic renal disease related to alterations in sodium and fluid balance?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of chronic renal disease related to alterations in sodium and fluid balance?
- Bone fractures
- Hair loss
- Skin rash
- Hypertension and heart failure (correct)
What can altered potassium excretion in chronic renal disease lead to?
What can altered potassium excretion in chronic renal disease lead to?
- Improved memory
- Muscle growth
- Increased appetite
- Lethal arrhythmias (correct)
How does chronic renal disease affect calcium and phosphorus levels?
How does chronic renal disease affect calcium and phosphorus levels?
Which of the following symptoms may indicate impaired metabolic waste elimination in chronic renal disease?
Which of the following symptoms may indicate impaired metabolic waste elimination in chronic renal disease?
What is oliguria defined as in the context of acute kidney injury?
What is oliguria defined as in the context of acute kidney injury?
Which category of acute kidney injury causes involves direct damage to the renal system?
Which category of acute kidney injury causes involves direct damage to the renal system?
What percentage of AKI cases are nonoliguric?
What percentage of AKI cases are nonoliguric?
Which medication may be used in diuretic therapy for acute kidney injury to treat fluid overload?
Which medication may be used in diuretic therapy for acute kidney injury to treat fluid overload?
What can increase the risk of CKD in oliguric patients with acute kidney injury?
What can increase the risk of CKD in oliguric patients with acute kidney injury?
Which term describes renal function decline involving multiple body systems due to uremia?
Which term describes renal function decline involving multiple body systems due to uremia?
What is a key component in managing anxiety and maximizing compliance with treatment for AKI?
What is a key component in managing anxiety and maximizing compliance with treatment for AKI?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of the treatment for AKI?
Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of the treatment for AKI?
In a well-managed patient, what outcome is expected regarding urine excretion?
In a well-managed patient, what outcome is expected regarding urine excretion?
Which of the following is a potential complication that should be avoided in AKI management?
Which of the following is a potential complication that should be avoided in AKI management?
When is dialysis usually considered in the treatment of AKI?
When is dialysis usually considered in the treatment of AKI?
