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What is the primary function of the kidneys in terms of waste management?
To excrete waste and maintain fluid balance
What percentage of adults in the US have Chronic Kidney Disease?
15%
What is the primary cause of End Stage Renal Disease?
Both A and B
At what stage of kidney function loss do symptoms typically become apparent?
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What is the term for the final stage of kidney disease, where kidney function is too poor to sustain life?
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What is the unit of measurement for the Glomerular Filtration Rate?
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What is the significance of albumin in urine?
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What is the typical urine output in a healthy individual?
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What is the consequence of reduced urine output in later stages of Chronic Kidney Disease?
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What is the relationship between sodium reabsorption and kidney function?
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What is a result of reduced acid excretion in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the purpose of Kussmaul respirations in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the effect of aldosterone on blood pressure in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the cause of anemia in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the effect of uremia on white blood cell production?
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What is the result of calcium/phosphorus imbalance in chronic kidney disease?
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What is a common symptom of gastrointestinal changes in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the purpose of assessing weight loss or gain in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the result of decreased urine output in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the purpose of urinalysis in chronic kidney disease?
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What is the primary goal of tertiary prevention in patients with chronic kidney disease?
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What is the reason for restricting protein in early stages of chronic kidney disease?
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What is the advantage of hemodialysis over peritoneal dialysis?
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What is the purpose of heparin administration during hemodialysis?
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What is the primary complication of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome?
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What is the purpose of tissue typing with Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) studies in kidney transplantation?
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What is the most common cause of death in kidney transplant recipients?
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Why is meticulous sterile technique important in peritoneal dialysis?
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What is the reason for restricting potassium in patients with chronic kidney disease?
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What is the purpose of consistent medication follow-up in kidney transplant recipients?
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