Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 and Renal Replacement Therapy

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What is the predominant cause of death in patients with ESKD?

  • Severe pain and discomfort
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Burning feet
  • Cardiovascular disease (correct)

Which symptom of ESKD can occur due to the early stage of uremic peripheral neuropathy?

  • Anemia
  • Restless leg syndrome (correct)
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Bone disease

What is a complication associated with anemia in patients with ESKD?

  • Bleeding in the GI tract (correct)
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Bone disease
  • Hypertension

What can cause hyperkalemia in patients with ESKD?

<p>Excessive potassium intake from diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do ESKD patients develop hypertension?

<p>Malfunction of the renin–angiotensin aldosterone system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition can occur due to retention of uremic waste products in ESKD patients?

<p>Pericarditis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stage of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is referred to as End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)?

<p>Stage 5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a preemptive transplant in the context of kidney transplantation?

<p>Transplant before dialysis is initiated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant cause of death in patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)?

<p>Cardiovascular disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to restless leg syndrome and burning feet in patients with ESKD?

<p>Uremic peripheral neuropathy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can result from abnormal vitamin D metabolism in ESKD patients?

<p>Bone disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does hypertension develop in patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)?

<p>Sodium and water retention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a complication of anemia in patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)?

<p>Increased risk of heart attacks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to the development of bone disease and vascular calcifications in patients with ESKD?

<p>Abnormal vitamin D metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients with ESKD experience hypertensive episodes?

<p>Overactive renin–angiotensin aldosterone system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause restless leg syndrome and burning feet in the early stage of uremic peripheral neuropathy?

<p>Retention of uremic waste products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the occurrence of pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and pericardial tamponade in ESKD patients?

<p>Retained uremic waste products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to the occurrence of hyperkalemia in patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)?

<p>Retention of potassium due to decreased excretion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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