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What is the role of hepcidin in CKD?
What is the role of hepcidin in CKD?
- Reduces susceptibility to infection
- Mobilizes iron from body stores
- Blocks GI iron absorption (correct)
- Enhances GI iron absorption
Which of the following is a common early manifestation of uremia?
Which of the following is a common early manifestation of uremia?
- Hyperactivity
- Anorexia (correct)
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
What are the indications for initiating renal replacement therapy?
What are the indications for initiating renal replacement therapy?
- Neuropathy attributable to uremia (correct)
- Hypertension control
- Dietary protein restriction
- Muscle relaxation
What is recommended prior to any invasive dental treatment for renal failure patients?
What is recommended prior to any invasive dental treatment for renal failure patients?
What is important to consider when providing dental treatment to dialyzed patients?
What is important to consider when providing dental treatment to dialyzed patients?
What is an implication of being a dialyzed patient in terms of infection risk?
What is an implication of being a dialyzed patient in terms of infection risk?
Why is it important to conduct dental evaluation prior to renal transplantation?
Why is it important to conduct dental evaluation prior to renal transplantation?
What is the reason for recommending paracetamol as the non-narcotic analgesic of choice in application to episodic pain?
What is the reason for recommending paracetamol as the non-narcotic analgesic of choice in application to episodic pain?
Why should aspirin be avoided in uremic patients?
Why should aspirin be avoided in uremic patients?
What is the effect of renal failure on the metabolism and elimination of certain drugs?
What is the effect of renal failure on the metabolism and elimination of certain drugs?
Which antibiotics are recommended for use in renal failure patients?
Which antibiotics are recommended for use in renal failure patients?
Why are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) recommended for dose reduction or avoidance in advanced stages of renal failure?
Why are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) recommended for dose reduction or avoidance in advanced stages of renal failure?
Which clinical manifestation is primarily due to decreased erythropoietin production in chronic renal failure?
Which clinical manifestation is primarily due to decreased erythropoietin production in chronic renal failure?
What is the primary risk factor for chronic renal failure related to birth weight?
What is the primary risk factor for chronic renal failure related to birth weight?
Which organ system dysfunction is reflected in uremia due to undertreated acute or chronic renal failure?
Which organ system dysfunction is reflected in uremia due to undertreated acute or chronic renal failure?
Which condition results in secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic renal failure?
Which condition results in secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic renal failure?
What is the clinical state in which a patient is permanently dependent upon renal replacement therapy due to irreversible loss of endogenous renal function?
What is the clinical state in which a patient is permanently dependent upon renal replacement therapy due to irreversible loss of endogenous renal function?
Which factor is NOT considered a risk factor for chronic renal failure?
Which factor is NOT considered a risk factor for chronic renal failure?
Which factor is associated with the development of atherosclerosis in chronic renal failure?
Which factor is associated with the development of atherosclerosis in chronic renal failure?
What is the clinical manifestation resulting from hypovitaminosis D in chronic renal failure?
What is the clinical manifestation resulting from hypovitaminosis D in chronic renal failure?
Which condition is a primary risk factor for chronic renal failure related to age and gender?
Which condition is a primary risk factor for chronic renal failure related to age and gender?
Which manifestation reflects dysfunction of all organ systems as a result of untreated or undertreated acute or chronic renal failure?
Which manifestation reflects dysfunction of all organ systems as a result of untreated or undertreated acute or chronic renal failure?
What is the primary cause of congestive heart failure in chronic renal failure?
What is the primary cause of congestive heart failure in chronic renal failure?
Which factor is associated with reduced nephron number at birth and considered a risk factor for chronic renal failure?
Which factor is associated with reduced nephron number at birth and considered a risk factor for chronic renal failure?
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