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What is the main reason patients are given Clexane?
What is the main reason patients are given Clexane?
- To increase renal natriuretic peptide production
- To prevent deep vein thrombosis (correct)
- To inhibit the release of EPO
- To stimulate prostaglandin synthesis
Which condition can lead to the release of EPO?
Which condition can lead to the release of EPO?
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypernatremia
- Hypoxia (correct)
- Low levels of prostaglandins
What is the function of prostaglandins in the kidney?
What is the function of prostaglandins in the kidney?
- Prevent diuresis
- Ensure renal blood flow (correct)
- Cause vasoconstriction
- Stimulate EPO production
Which enzyme is responsible for the production of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid?
Which enzyme is responsible for the production of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid?
What is the effect of NSAIDs on prostaglandin production in the kidney?
What is the effect of NSAIDs on prostaglandin production in the kidney?
Which component produced by the kidney is responsible for causing vasodilatation?
Which component produced by the kidney is responsible for causing vasodilatation?
Where does hydroxylation at C1 occur in the process of calcitriol production?
Where does hydroxylation at C1 occur in the process of calcitriol production?
Which form of Vitamin D is recommended for patients with liver impairment?
Which form of Vitamin D is recommended for patients with liver impairment?
What is the description of the anemia that occurs in kidney impairment?
What is the description of the anemia that occurs in kidney impairment?
Which cells produce 10% of erythropoietin (EPO)?
Which cells produce 10% of erythropoietin (EPO)?
What causes polycythemia in polycystic renal disease?
What causes polycythemia in polycystic renal disease?
Which vitamin D form is used in renal impairment?
Which vitamin D form is used in renal impairment?
Which iron compound is composed of iron complexed with carbohydrate polymer derived from dextran?
Which iron compound is composed of iron complexed with carbohydrate polymer derived from dextran?
What is the ideal route for administering EPO to a patient?
What is the ideal route for administering EPO to a patient?
What condition can develop in a patient when EPO-α is administered subcutaneously?
What condition can develop in a patient when EPO-α is administered subcutaneously?
What is the target hemoglobin (Hb) level suggested when giving EPO?
What is the target hemoglobin (Hb) level suggested when giving EPO?
What effect can EPO have on blood pressure when administered?
What effect can EPO have on blood pressure when administered?
Which type of EPO is safer to administer subcutaneously compared to the other type when considering allergic reactions?
Which type of EPO is safer to administer subcutaneously compared to the other type when considering allergic reactions?
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