Renal Disorders: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function
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What is the primary function of the urinary tract?

  • To produce and eliminate urine (correct)
  • To produce red blood cells
  • To control blood pressure
  • To regulate electrolyte and acid-base balance
  • What is the term for a rapid decrease in kidney function?

  • Glomerular Disorders
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) (correct)
  • What is the result of untreated Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

  • Renal Hypertension
  • Glomerular Disorders
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (correct)
  • What is the term for a condition that attacks the tiny filters in the kidneys?

    <p>Glomerular Disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of kidney disorders on the body?

    <p>Blood pressure, electrolyte and acid-base balance, and red blood cell production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of AKI and CKD?

    <p>Inflammation of the glomeruli and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of ESRD?

    <p>Diabetic Nephropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard for diagnosing glomerular disorders?

    <p>Kidney Biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the complication of diabetes that can lead to kidney failure?

    <p>Diabetic Nephropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of poor glycemic control in diabetes?

    <p>Diabetic Nephropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common risk factor for Diabetic Nephropathy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary body function affected by the loss of kidney function?

    <p>RBC production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of untreated Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

    <p>End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the urinary tract?

    <p>Producing and eliminating urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of kidney disorders on electrolyte balance?

    <p>Increase in electrolyte levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the tiny filters in the kidneys where blood is cleaned?

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

    Which of the following is a systemic disease that can cause inflammation of the glomeruli and capillaries?

    <p>Postinfectious Systemic disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the presence of proteins in the urine?

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

    Which of the following is a risk factor for Diabetic Nephropathy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to diagnose glomerular disorders?

    <p>Kidney Biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Diabetic Nephropathy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is used to control blood cholesterol in patients with kidney disease?

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

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