_______________ is a renal replacement procedure that removes excessive and toxic by-products of ...

_______________ is a renal replacement procedure that removes excessive and toxic by-products of metabolism from the blood, thus replacing the filtering function of healthy kidneys.
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Q. 2

Which of the following medications would be used in the treatment of heart failure but probably not in the treatment of ischemic heart disease?
 a. Digitalis (Digoxin)
  b. Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid)
  c. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
  d. Nicotinic acid (Niacor)

Q. 3

Hypophosphatemia is defined as a serum phosphate level:
 a. <0.3 mg/dL
  b. <1.3 mg/dL
  c. <2.3 mg/dL
  d. <3.3 mg/dL
  e. <4.3 mg/dL

Q. 4

_______________ nephropathy is the most common cause of CKD in the United States.
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Q. 5

Patient X is being evaluated for heart failure. She is demonstrating signs of dyspnea, fatigue, and poor cold adaptation. Imaging tests have demonstrated structural changes to her heart. What stage of heart failure would be assigned to her present condition?
 a. D
  b. A
  c. C
  d. B

Q. 6

Magnesium is used to treat what high-risk condition of pregnancy ?
 a. preeclampsia
 b. spina bifida
 c. Downs' syndrome
  d. leukocytosis
 e. thrombocytosis