Renal Flashcards
1
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Renal Cancer
A
a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining of tubules (very small tubes) in the kidney
2
Q
PD Catheters
A
the only type of access for peritoneal dialysis
3
Q
Peritoneal Dialysis
A
a type of dialysis that uses the peritoneum in a person’s abdomen as the membrane through which fluid and dissolved substances are exchanged with the blood
4
Q
Chronic Kidney Disease
A
a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as they should
5
Q
Renal Calculi
A
- Kidney Stone
-A small, hard deposit that forms in the kidneys and is often painful when passed
