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The term oliguria refers to:
 
  a. a reduced amount of urine in relation to fluid intake.
  b. the presence of blood in the urine.
  c. the presence of excess serum proteins in the urine.
  d. a complete lack of urinary excretion.

Q. 2

Patients with renal disease usually have a chronic state of inflammation, as shown by elevated serum levels of:
 
  a. C-reactive protein.
  b. prealbumin.
  c. platelets.
  d. white blood cells.

Q. 3

Normal GFR is:
 
  a. 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.
  b. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2.
  c. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2.
  d. 140 mL/min/1.73 m2.

Q. 4

A client with GFR of 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 has:
 
  a. stage 2 CKD.
  b. stage 3 CKD.
  c. stage 4 CKD.
  d. stage 5 CKD.

Q. 5

The main function of the distal tubule of the nephron
 
  a. maintenance of acid-base balance.
  b. exchange of water and sodium.
  c. reabsorption of water.
  d. resorption of nutrients.

Q. 6

In patients without diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is most commonly caused by:
 
  a. systemic infections.
  b. immune-mediated mechanisms.
  c. hormonal and endocrine mechanisms.
  d. dietary and lifestyle factors.

Q. 7

Normal nephron function is adversely affected by:
 
  a. protein deficiency.
  b. chronic hypertension.
  c. chronic alcohol abuse.
  d. hepatic failure.

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