Renal Disease

Question 1

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Answer 1

The primary function of the kidneys is to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood to form urine.

Question 2

True or False: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that can lead to kidney failure.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the most common cause of acute kidney injury?

Answer 3

The most common cause of acute kidney injury is dehydration.

Question 4

What is the medical term for kidney inflammation?

Answer 4

The medical term for kidney inflammation is nephritis.

Question 5

What is the main symptom of kidney stones?

Answer 5

The main symptom of kidney stones is severe pain in the back or side.

Question 6

What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease?

Answer 6

Diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease.

Question 7

What is the name of the condition characterized by the presence of protein in the urine?

Answer 7

Proteinuria

Question 8

What is the term for a condition in which the kidneys are unable to filter waste products from the blood effectively?

Answer 8

Renal failure

Question 9

What is the primary treatment for chronic kidney disease?

Answer 9

The primary treatment for chronic kidney disease is medication and lifestyle changes.

Question 10

What is the name of the procedure used to remove waste products from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly?

Answer 10

Dialysis

Question 11

What is the term for a kidney transplant recipient’s body rejecting the new kidney?

Answer 11

Rejection

Question 12

What is the main risk factor for developing renal disease?

Answer 12

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Question 13

True or False: Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that causes cysts to form in the kidneys.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the term for a condition in which the kidneys leak blood into the urine?

Answer 14

Hematuria

Question 15

What is the recommended daily fluid intake for individuals with kidney disease?

Answer 15

The recommended daily fluid intake for individuals with kidney disease is 8 cups (64 ounces).

Question 16

What is the term for a condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste products from the blood?

Answer 16

Kidney failure

Question 17

True or False: Renal disease can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the term for the buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney dysfunction?

Answer 18

Uremia

Question 19

What is the name of the hormone produced by the kidneys that regulates blood pressure and red blood cell production?

Answer 19

Erythropoietin

Question 20

What is the term for a condition in which the kidneys cannot maintain proper electrolyte balance?

Answer 20

Electrolyte imbalance

Question 21

True or False: Acute kidney injury is a reversible condition that can be treated with proper medical intervention.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the term for a condition in which the kidneys are unable to regulate the body’s acid-base balance?

Answer 22

Acidosis

Question 23

What is the name of the condition in which the kidneys are damaged due to long-term uncontrolled diabetes?

Answer 23

Diabetic nephropathy

Question 24

What is the term for the presence of excess fluid in the body due to kidney dysfunction?

Answer 24

Edema