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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do ESKD patients develop hypertension?

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

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

    <p>Pericarditis</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Why do patients with ESKD experience hypertensive episodes?

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

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