An inherited metabolic disorder in which large amounts of the amino acid cystine is excreted in the urine is called
a. cystinuria. b. hematuria.
c. hypercalciuria. d. gout.
Q. 2Which of the following contributes to high uric acid levels?
a. Oxalate b. Purines
c. Cystine d. Magnesium
Q. 3Which of the following is the most common abnormality in people who form calcium oxalate stones?
a. Hypercalciuria b. Hyperoxaluria
c. Hyperthyroidism d. Hypocalciuria
Q. 4Patients on dialysis should receive _____ of supplemental B6 per day.
a. 1 milligram b. 5 milligrams
c. 10 milligrams d. 25 milligrams
Q. 5Patients on dialysis should receive _____ of supplemental folate per day.
a. 1 milligram b. 5 milligrams
c. 10 milligrams d. 25 milligrams
Q. 6Which of the following interactions is associated with the use of immunosuppressants?
a. Limit alcohol intake due to the potential for toxic effects.
b. Bioavailability is increased when the drug is taken with food.
c. Grapefruit juice can dangerously decrease serum concentrations.
d. Calcium and magnesium supplements must be taken separately.
Q. 7Which of the following interactions is associated with the use of immunosuppressants?
a. Limit alcohol intake due to the potential for toxic effects.
b. Bioavailability is increased when the drug is taken with food.
c. Grapefruit juice can dangerously decrease serum concentrations.
d. Calcium and magnesium supplements must be taken separately.
Q. 8Intradialytic parenteral nutrition
a. combines parenteral nutrition with hemodialysis.
b. substitutes parenteral nutrition for hemodialysis.
c. substitutes hemodialysis for parenteral nutrition.
d. delays the need for hemodialysis by manipulating nutrition.
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