Salt Intake Limitations
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What determines the limit for additional salt?

  • The type of salt consumed
  • The severity of hypertension
  • The presence of peripheral or pulmonary oedema (correct)
  • The individual's sodium tolerance

    • What is the consequence of exceeding the limit for additional salt?

  • Development of peripheral oedema
  • Reduced sodium tolerance
  • Improved cardiovascular health
  • Aggravation of hypertension (correct)

    • What is the primary consideration in determining the limit for additional salt?

  • Sodium tolerance
  • Development of oedema or aggravation of hypertension (correct)
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Nutritional requirements

    • What is the relationship between hypertension and salt intake?

    <p>Salt intake can aggravate hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of peripheral oedema on salt intake?

    <p>It sets the limit for additional salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be necessary in late CRF if there is evidence of accumulation?

    <p>Limitation of potassium and sodium intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of potassium in late CRF?

    <p>70 mmol/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for limiting potassium intake in late CRF?

    <p>To prevent accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of sodium in late CRF?

    <p>100 mmol/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is prompt recognition and treatment of infections crucial in dialysis patients?

    <p>To prevent additional complications and mortalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of limiting potassium and sodium intake in late CRF?

    <p>To prevent accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death in dialysis patients?

    <p>Cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of infections as a cause of death in dialysis patients?

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

    What is the primary concern in the management of dialysis patients?

    <p>Monitoring for signs of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome if infections are not recognised and treated promptly in dialysis patients?

    <p>Increased mortality rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might occur in some patients?

    <p>Tertiary or autonomous hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following might be a consequence of certain conditions?

    <p>Tertiary or autonomous hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a complication of certain health issues?

    <p>Tertiary or autonomous hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible development in some patients?

    <p>Tertiary or autonomous hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might occur in certain patients as a result of specific health issues?

    <p>Tertiary or autonomous hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between hyperprolactinaemia and sexual function in both sexes?

    <p>It leads to a loss of libido and sexual function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of treating women with dopamine agonists?

    <p>Relief from amenorrhoea and galactorrhoea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may insulin requirements decline in diabetic patients with end-stage CRF?

    <p>Due to prolonged half-life of insulin and reduced tubular metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of chronic renal failure on the half-life of insulin?

    <p>It is prolonged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is affected by the treatment with dopamine agonists?

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

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