AHN 447 Exam 1 (Renal) Practice Questions and Answers
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AHN 447 Exam 1 (Renal) Practice
Questions and Answers
What are the functions of the renal system? - ANSWER-- fluid & electrolyte balance/acid-base
balance
- rid the body of water soluble waste products
- maintain normal blood volume and osmolarity
- production of erythropoietin
- activation ...
What is one of the most important factors of GFR? - ANSWER✔✔-blood volume
formed and release when there is decreased blood flow, volume, or pressure - ANSWER✔✔-renin
What does renin stimulate the production of? - ANSWER✔✔-angiotensin I and angiotensin II
causes vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone - ANSWER✔✔-angiotensin II
increases the reabsorption of Na++ - ANSWER✔✔-aldosterone
produced in the kidney and regulates GFR, renal vascular resistance, and renin production -
ANSWER✔✔-prostaglandins
dilates renal vasculature to maintain renal blood flow - released after Angiotensin II - ANSWER✔✔-
bradykinin
triggers RBC formation in marrow - ANSWER✔✔-erythropoietin
converted to active form in the kidney - ANSWER✔✔-vitamin D
What is the normal value of creatinine? - ANSWER✔✔-0.6-1.2 mg/dl
What is the best indication of renal failure and why? - ANSWER✔✔-serum creatinine; no other
pathologic condition other than renal disease increases the serum Creatinine level
What is the normal value for BUN? - ANSWER✔✔-10-20 mg/dl
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