Kidney Disease Quiz
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What is the function of healthy kidneys?

  • Remove waste products from the body (correct)
  • Regulate heart rate
  • Produce insulin
  • Digest food

    • What are the first signs of kidney problems?

  • Clear urine
  • Decreased urine output (correct)
  • Increased appetite
  • Strong urine odor

    • What are the two most common causes of kidney disease in the United States?

  • Diabetes and high blood pressure (correct)
  • Genetic factors
  • Lack of exercise and poor diet
  • Smoking and alcohol consumption

    • What is the purpose of testing renal function?

    <p>To assess the functional capacity of the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for serum creatinine in men?

    <p>0.8-1.3 mg/dl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for serum creatinine in women?

    <p>0.6-1 mg/dI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major nitrogenous end product of protein and amino acid catabolism?

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

    What is the best measure of glomerular function?

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

    What is the normal GFR?

    <p>Approximately 125 mL/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reference interval for serum urea of healthy adults?

    <p>10-40 mg/dI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of cloudiness in urine?

    <p>Excessive cellular material or protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of producing an active form of vitamin D in the kidneys?

    <p>To promote strong, healthy bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of kidneys?

    <p>Filter blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the first signs of kidney problems?

    <p>Fatigue and confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two most common causes of kidney disease?

    <p>Diabetes and high blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal color of urine?

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

    What can cause cloudiness in urine?

    <p>Crystallization of salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of testing renal function?

    <p>To detect kidney damage early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal urine output per day?

    <p>1-2.5 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for serum creatinine in men and women?

    <p>0.6-1.3 mg/dl in men and 0.8-1 mg/dl in women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major nitrogenous end product of protein and amino acid catabolism, produced by the liver and distributed throughout intracellular and extracellular fluid?

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

    What is the best measure of glomerular function?

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

    What is the normal GFR?

    <p>125 mL/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ESRD?

    <p>A kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The kidneys are located just above the rib cage.

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

    Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every hour.

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

    Kidneys remove waste products from the body.

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

    Kidneys release hormones that regulate blood pressure.

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

    Kidneys produce an inactive form of vitamin D.

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

    Shortness of breath is a sign of kidney problems.

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

    Cancer is the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States.

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

    Urine examination is not a valuable test for the evaluation of renal functions.

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

    Oliguria is a condition where urine output is less than 400ml/day.

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

    Serum creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate in muscle.

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

    A very high protein diet can cause decreased serum creatinine levels.

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

    GFR is the best measure of glomerular function.

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

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