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Which type of medications are not dialyzed out very well during hemodialysis?
Which type of medications are not dialyzed out very well during hemodialysis?
- Fat soluble medications (correct)
- Medications taken once daily
- Water soluble medications
- Medications adhering to albumin
What serves as the semipermeable membrane in peritoneal dialysis?
What serves as the semipermeable membrane in peritoneal dialysis?
- Intestinal lining
- Lung tissue
- Arterial wall
- Peritoneal membrane (correct)
What is introduced into the peritoneal cavity in peritoneal dialysis?
What is introduced into the peritoneal cavity in peritoneal dialysis?
- Blood
- Dialysate fluid (correct)
- Oxygen
- Urine
How do uremic toxins like urea and creatinine move during peritoneal dialysis?
How do uremic toxins like urea and creatinine move during peritoneal dialysis?
What is the best way for a nurse to prevent infection during vascular access procedures?
What is the best way for a nurse to prevent infection during vascular access procedures?
What do most adult catheters for vascular access contain to provide stability and prevent leaks?
What do most adult catheters for vascular access contain to provide stability and prevent leaks?
What are some advantages of peritoneal dialysis (PD) compared to hemodialysis (HD)?
What are some advantages of peritoneal dialysis (PD) compared to hemodialysis (HD)?
What are some of the disadvantages associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD)?
What are some of the disadvantages associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD)?
What are some acute complications associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD)?
What are some acute complications associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD)?
When might acute intermittent PD be indicated?
When might acute intermittent PD be indicated?
How does peritoneal dialysis (PD) compare to hemodialysis (HD) in waste product removal?
How does peritoneal dialysis (PD) compare to hemodialysis (HD) in waste product removal?
What is a potential long-term complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD)?
What is a potential long-term complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD)?
What is the main function of Hemodialysis (HD)?
What is the main function of Hemodialysis (HD)?
What is the purpose of Dialysate in Hemodialysis?
What is the purpose of Dialysate in Hemodialysis?
What is the primary function of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?
What is the primary function of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?
What is the purpose of Ultrafiltration during Hemodialysis?
What is the purpose of Ultrafiltration during Hemodialysis?
What is a common complication of vascular access for hemodialysis?
What is a common complication of vascular access for hemodialysis?
Which statement about medications during hemodialysis is correct?
Which statement about medications during hemodialysis is correct?
