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What is the primary characteristic of chronic renal failure?
What is the primary characteristic of chronic renal failure?
- Reversible loss of renal function
- Sudden loss of renal function
- Irreversible loss of renal function (correct)
- Temporary loss of renal function
What is the term used to describe the severe stage of chronic renal failure?
What is the term used to describe the severe stage of chronic renal failure?
- Renal osteodystrophy
- End stage renal disease (correct)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Uremia
What is the normal range of GFR for kidney damage with normal or increased function?
What is the normal range of GFR for kidney damage with normal or increased function?
- 90-120 ml/min/1.73m2
- 60-89 ml/min/1.73m2
- >90 ml/min/1.73m2 (correct)
- 30-59 ml/min/1.73m2
What is the term used to describe the mild puffiness of both eyes, pallor, hyperpigmentation, and yellowing of the skin in chronic renal failure?
What is the term used to describe the mild puffiness of both eyes, pallor, hyperpigmentation, and yellowing of the skin in chronic renal failure?
What is the term used to describe the white or yellowish coating of urea crystals in chronic renal failure?
What is the term used to describe the white or yellowish coating of urea crystals in chronic renal failure?
What is the term used to describe the fix low specific gravity of urine in chronic renal failure?
What is the term used to describe the fix low specific gravity of urine in chronic renal failure?
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Chronic Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Irreversible loss of the kidney's ability to function properly.
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
The most severe stage of chronic renal failure, requiring dialysis or transplant.
Normal GFR with Kidney Damage
Normal GFR with Kidney Damage
Kidney damage with normal or increased function has a GFR greater than 90 ml/min/1.73m2.
Uremic Face
Uremic Face
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Uremic Frost
Uremic Frost
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Isosthenuria
Isosthenuria
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