Chapter 23 – Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Chapter 23 – Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

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d      K     595                 1.     Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?

1. maintaining blood pressure
2. regulating electrolyte concentrations
3. maintaining acid-base balance
4. converting vitamin K to its active form

b      K     595                 2.     The part of the kidney that acts like a sieve to filter wastes is the:

1. filtrate.
2. glomerulus.
3. tubule.
4. lobe.

a      K     596                 3.     Nephrotic syndrome is a result of:

1. damage to the glomeruli.
2. damage to the tubules.
3. excessive protein intake.
4. excessive fat intake.

a      K     596                 4.     Manifestations of the nephrotic syndrome include:

1. low serum albumin.
2. uremia.
3. low blood lipids.
4. dehydration.

c      K     596                 5.     One of the effects of nephrotic syndrome is a loss of vitamin D. This can result in _____ in children.

1. growth failure
2. poor appetite
3. rickets
4. type 1 diabetes

a      K     596-597         6.     Which of the following dietary components is controlled in nephrotic syndrome?

1. sodium
2. protein
3. carbohydrate
4. calcium

a      K     597                 7.     Patients with nephrotic syndrome may require supplements of:

1. vitamin D and calcium.
2. essential fatty acids.
3. essential amino acids.
4. thiamin and magnesium.

b      A     599                 8.     If heart failure leads to acute renal failure, it is considered a _____ factor.

1. primary
2. prerenal
3. preventable
4. postrenal

c      K     599                 9.     Consequences of acute kidney injury include all of the following except:

1. oliguria or anuria.
2. sodium retention.
3. the inability to metabolize nutrients.
4. elevated levels of potassium, phosphate, and magnesium.