c22 Nutrition_and_Renal_Diseases

c22 Nutrition_and_Renal_Diseases

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True / False

1. The kidneys secrete the hormone erythropoietin, which helps to regulate blood pressure.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	False
REFERENCES:	22.0 Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.22.1 – Identify the potential causes and consequences of nephrotic syndrome and describe the medical and nutrition therapies used in treatment.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

2. The medical nutrition therapy for nephrotic syndrome helps to prevent protein-energy malnutrition and alleviate edema.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	22.1 Nephrotic Syndrome
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.22.1 – Identify the potential causes and consequences of nephrotic syndrome and describe the medical and nutrition therapies used in treatment.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

3. The nephrotic syndrome is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and a sharply increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	22.1 Nephrotic Syndrome
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.22.1 – Identify the potential causes and consequences of nephrotic syndrome and describe the medical and nutrition therapies used in treatment.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

4. Recovery from kidney injury may begin with a period of diuresis and a patient’s fluid status should be monitored closely.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	22.2 Acute Kidney Injury
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.22.2 – Discuss the potential causes and effects of acute kidney injury and describe the approaches to treatment for this condition.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

5. Prostate cancer is an intrarenal factor that can cause acute kidney injury.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	False
REFERENCES:	22.2 Acute Kidney Injury
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.22.2 – Discuss the potential causes and effects of acute kidney injury and describe the approaches to treatment for this condition.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

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