Fresenius ~ CCHT review exam questions with correct answers

with correct answers The functional unit of the kidney that does the work - Ans Nephron A nephron is made up of - Ans A glomerulus and a tubule The endrocrine functions of the kidney include - Ans making erythropoietin and the active for of Vitamin D The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) for adults in the U.S. - Ans Diabetes Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused by - Ans HyperPhosphatemia Why do kideny patients often have bone disease - Ans Kidneys stop producing calcitriol Symptoms that a patient may need more dialysis time include - Ans Anorexia, fatigue, swelling A semipermeable membrane is a porous barrier that - Ans allows for only certain sized particles to cross Diffusion is movement of particles - Ans from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration