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What is the main determinant of kidney failure?
What is the main determinant of kidney failure?
- Increased blood flow in the glomeruli
- High levels of calcium in the blood
- Elevated levels of potassium in the urine
- Decrease in glomerular filtration rate (correct)
Which of the following is a common symptom of acute kidney injury?
Which of the following is a common symptom of acute kidney injury?
- Oliguria (correct)
- Polyuria
- Hypernatremia
- Hypertension
How is kidney failure detected?
How is kidney failure detected?
- Presence of waste products in the blood (correct)
- High levels of calcium in the urine
- Increase in urine production
- Absence of protein in the urine
What is a potential cause of acute kidney failure according to the text?
What is a potential cause of acute kidney failure according to the text?
What is a common symptom noted in kidney failure related to urine?
What is a common symptom noted in kidney failure related to urine?
Which type of kidney disease can develop slowly and initially show few symptoms?
Which type of kidney disease can develop slowly and initially show few symptoms?
How is chronic kidney disease differentiated from acute kidney injury?
How is chronic kidney disease differentiated from acute kidney injury?
What is the most common cause of kidney disease according to the text?
What is the most common cause of kidney disease according to the text?
What are some issues associated with long-term kidney problems?
What are some issues associated with long-term kidney problems?
In later stages of kidney failure, what can be noted regarding bone health?
In later stages of kidney failure, what can be noted regarding bone health?
In what circumstances might dialysis be necessary for acute kidney injury?
In what circumstances might dialysis be necessary for acute kidney injury?
Which type of kidney injury is characterized by irreversible damage in the renal tubules?
Which type of kidney injury is characterized by irreversible damage in the renal tubules?
What is the primary purpose of dialysis in medicine?
What is the primary purpose of dialysis in medicine?
Which term refers to a state of chronically worsening kidney function?
Which term refers to a state of chronically worsening kidney function?
What is a common reason for using dialysis as a 'holding measure'?
What is a common reason for using dialysis as a 'holding measure'?
What role do the kidneys play in maintaining the body's internal equilibrium?
What role do the kidneys play in maintaining the body's internal equilibrium?
Which hormone produced by the kidneys is involved in the production of red blood cells?
Which hormone produced by the kidneys is involved in the production of red blood cells?
What is the state in which dialysis may be used for those with an acute disturbance in kidney function?
What is the state in which dialysis may be used for those with an acute disturbance in kidney function?
