certified dialysis nurse review and sample questions

which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? - Bowman's capsule and glomerulus Most selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not need to be adjusted with declining renal function, with the exception of which two medications? - Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine (Effexor & Remeron) The nurse is caring for a patient for which lab results come back with the"classic triad" indicated. Which syndrome could this indicate? - Nephrotic Syndrome -the classic triad is proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia & hyperlipidemia When performing evaluations of the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria, what would be the reason that an ultrasonography of the kidneys might be ordered? - To determine the size of the kidneys and if two are present It would be important to teach the chronic kidney patient that the following is important for them to do? - Keep their blood pressure under control. Reduce their salt intake. Get an annual flu shot.