Block 1

Question 1

When can you diagnosis AKI?

Answer 1

After 6 hours

Question 2

When can you diagnosis CKD?

Answer 2

Impairment must exist for 3 months

Question 3

Epidemiology of AKI

Answer 3

Common in hospitalized patients and in community

Question 4

Epidemiology of CKD

Answer 4

Older community-dwelling adults

Question 5

Characteristics of AKI

Answer 5

Abrupt and significant decline in renal function

Question 6

Characteristics of CKD

Answer 6

Gradual decline in renal function

Question 7

Which is reversible, AKI or CKD?

Answer 7

AKI

Question 8

What is the function of the proximal tubule?

Answer 8

Absorption of NaCl and water and secretion of uric acid and SCr

Question 9

What is the function of the descending loop of Henle?

Answer 9

Absorption of water

Question 10

What is the function of the ascending loop of Henle?

Answer 10

Absorption of Na, Cl, K

Question 11

What is the function of the distal tubule?

Answer 11

Absorption of NaCl and water

Question 12

Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?

Answer 12

Ascending loop of Henle

Question 13

What is the function of the collecting duct?

Answer 13

Absorption of NaCl and uses aquaporin

Question 14

What does the aquaporin do?

Answer 14

More aquaporin = more concentrated urine