Kidneys Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What are some common symptoms of kidney disease? | Fatigue, puffy eyes, swollen face, ankles, and feet. Foamy urine, pink or dark urine (blood in urine). Increased thirst, and painful urination |
What are some predisposing factors of kidney disease? | Obesity, pregnancy, age (>60). Obstruction, such as kidney stones. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Race, Prolonged used of NSAID's, Catheterization, instrumentation (stints) |
What tests are used to determine kidney function? | Microalbumin, creatinine, glomerular filtration rate, IV pyelogram |
What can an IV pyelogram diagnose? | Anatomical defects, loss of renal parenchyma, obstructive lesions |
What are some functions of the kidney? | Regulate body fluids, activate vitamin D, filtration. Release erythropoietin, aldosterone and ADH. Helps balance electrolytes |
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