certified dialysis nurse review and sample questions with complete solutions

which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? correct answer: Bowman's capsule and glomerulus Most selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not need to be adjusted with declining renal function, with the exception of which two medications? correct answer: Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine (Effexor & Remeron) The nurse is caring for a patient for which lab results come back with the"classic triad" indicated. Which syndrome could this indicate? correct answer: Nephrotic Syndrome -the classic triad is proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia & hyperlipidemia When performing evaluations of the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria, what would be the reason that an ultrasonography of the kidneys might be ordered? correct answer: To determine the size of the kidneys and if two are present It would be important to teach the chronic kidney patient that the following is important for them to do? correct answer: Keep their blood pressure under control. Reduce their salt intake. Get an annual flu shot.