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HN 423 Renal Nutrition Exam (Lectures 1 & 2) Questions and Answers
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HN 423: Renal Nutrition Exam (Lectures1 & 2) Questions and Answers
Nephrolithiasis - Answers -kidney stones
MNT for nephrolithiasis - Answers -Increase fluid intake: 3+ L/day, 50% from water
Decrease urine acidity with F&V
In calcium oxalate stones: increase Ca, decrease oxalates and sodium, avoid vitamin C
supplements
2 MNT for hypercalcuria - Answers -1. Lower sodium intake
2. Decrease renal acid load (lower meats, increased F&V)
3 MNT for hyperoxaluria - Answers -1. Increase calcium
2. Limit high-oxalate foods
3. Avoid vitamin C supplements
2 MNT for hyperuricosuria - Answers -1. Limit purine-rich foods (meats, seafood)
2. Limit alcohol
MNT for low urine volume - Answers -Increase fluid intake (3 L/day)
What is Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)? - Answers -When
the pituitary gland releases too much ADH
What does SIADH/high levels of ADH cause? - Answers -Increased water retention,
leading to hyponatremia
2 treatments for SIADH - Answers -Fluid restriction
IV/oral sodium
Name 4 functions of the kidneys - Answers -1. Fluid control
2. Electrolyte balance
3. Acid-base balance
4. Blood pressure control
2 biggest causes of CKD - Answers -1. Diabetes (45% of cases)
2. Hypertension
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