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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
of the following ways?
A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal
access
B. PD cannot be done at home
C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt B. AVF is entirely within the arm
(AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an:
A. AVS is entirely within the arm
B. AVF is entirely within the arm
C. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected
D. AVF requires and external tube
Which of the following dialyzers is used currently? D. Hollow Tube
A. Kiil
B. Flat Plate
C. Coil
D. Hollow Tube
,Which of the following kidney structures connects with A. Pelvis
and delivers urine directly to the ureter?
A. Pelvis
B. Calyx
C. Glomerulus
D. Cortex
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of C. 125mL/min/1.73 m2
renal function and in the normal adult is approximately:
A. 50mL/min/1.73 m2
B. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2
C. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2
D. 200 mL/min/1.73 m2
All of the following substances are produced by the B. Aldosterone
kidney except:
A. Rennin
B. Aldosterone
C. Erythropoietin
D. Calcitriol
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is: D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
A. Severe Dehydration
B. Nephrotoxic Drug
C. Glomerulonephritis
D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the A. Diabetes
United States is:
A. Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Glomerulonepheritis
D. Polycystic Kidney Disease
Uremia may cause which of the following conditions? D. All of the above
A. Itching
B. Edema (swelling) of the extremities
C. Anemia
D. All of the above
, All of the following conditions are associated with B. Hypoparathyroidism
chronic kidney failure EXCEPT:
A. Low Hemoglobin
B. Hypoparathyroidism
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hyperphosphatemia
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional 1 A. 90%
year after transplantation?
A. 90%
B. 70%
C. 50%
D. 30%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be most C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 days a week
efficient?
A. In-center hemodialysis, 3-4 hours a session, 3 days a
week
B. Conventional home hemodialysis
C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7
days a week
D. Nocturnal home hemodialysis, 8 hours during sleep, 3
days a week
The fluid restriction for most patients undergoing in- C. 1 L.
center hemodialysis is equal to urine volume/day plus:
A. 0 L.
B. 0.5 L.
C. 1 L.
D. 2 L.
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with B. Amyloidosis
kidney failure predisposes to:
A. Pericarditis
B. Amyloidosis
C. Neuropathy
D. Seizures
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
of the following ways?
A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal
access
B. PD cannot be done at home
C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt B. AVF is entirely within the arm
(AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an:
A. AVS is entirely within the arm
B. AVF is entirely within the arm
C. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected
D. AVF requires and external tube
Which of the following dialyzers is used currently? D. Hollow Tube
A. Kiil
B. Flat Plate
C. Coil
D. Hollow Tube
,Which of the following kidney structures connects with A. Pelvis
and delivers urine directly to the ureter?
A. Pelvis
B. Calyx
C. Glomerulus
D. Cortex
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of C. 125mL/min/1.73 m2
renal function and in the normal adult is approximately:
A. 50mL/min/1.73 m2
B. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2
C. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2
D. 200 mL/min/1.73 m2
All of the following substances are produced by the B. Aldosterone
kidney except:
A. Rennin
B. Aldosterone
C. Erythropoietin
D. Calcitriol
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is: D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
A. Severe Dehydration
B. Nephrotoxic Drug
C. Glomerulonephritis
D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the A. Diabetes
United States is:
A. Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Glomerulonepheritis
D. Polycystic Kidney Disease
Uremia may cause which of the following conditions? D. All of the above
A. Itching
B. Edema (swelling) of the extremities
C. Anemia
D. All of the above
, All of the following conditions are associated with B. Hypoparathyroidism
chronic kidney failure EXCEPT:
A. Low Hemoglobin
B. Hypoparathyroidism
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hyperphosphatemia
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional 1 A. 90%
year after transplantation?
A. 90%
B. 70%
C. 50%
D. 30%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be most C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 days a week
efficient?
A. In-center hemodialysis, 3-4 hours a session, 3 days a
week
B. Conventional home hemodialysis
C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7
days a week
D. Nocturnal home hemodialysis, 8 hours during sleep, 3
days a week
The fluid restriction for most patients undergoing in- C. 1 L.
center hemodialysis is equal to urine volume/day plus:
A. 0 L.
B. 0.5 L.
C. 1 L.
D. 2 L.
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with B. Amyloidosis
kidney failure predisposes to:
A. Pericarditis
B. Amyloidosis
C. Neuropathy
D. Seizures
