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Blood & Uremia

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Question 1 of 10

Uremia is best defined as:

High blood pressure from kidney diseaseAccumulation of metabolic waste products due to reduced kidney functionLow red blood cell countElectrolyte imbalance

Question 2 of 10

Which of the following is a primary uremic toxin?

UreaGlucoseInsulinCortisol

Question 3 of 10

Normal serum sodium range is approximately:

120–130 mEq/L135–145 mEq/L150–160 mEq/L160–170 mEq/L

Question 4 of 10

Anemia in ESRD patients is primarily caused by:

Iron overloadDecreased erythropoietin productionExcessive blood drawsPoor diet

Question 5 of 10

A BUN-to-creatinine ratio above 20:1 typically suggests:

Intrinsic kidney diseasePrerenal azotemiaPostrenal obstructionNormal kidney function

Question 6 of 10

Signs and symptoms of uremia include all EXCEPT:

FatigueNauseaPruritusEuphoria

Question 7 of 10

Normal hemoglobin for an adult male is approximately:

8–10 g/dL10–12 g/dL14–17 g/dL18–20 g/dL

Question 8 of 10

Metabolic acidosis in ESRD is primarily due to:

Reduced bicarbonate regeneration by the kidneysExcess bicarbonate intakeRespiratory failureLiver disease

Question 9 of 10

Which toxin is specifically classified as a middle molecule?

UreaCreatinineβ2-microglobulinPotassium

Question 10 of 10

URR (urea reduction ratio) is calculated as:

Pre-BUN minus post-BUN(Pre-BUN − Post-BUN) / Pre-BUN × 100Post-BUN / Pre-BUNKt / V

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