CERTIFIED DIALYSIS NURSE
REVIEW AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER✔✔-To determine the size of the kidneys and if two are
present
It would be important to teach the chronic kidney patient that
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,the following is important for them to do? - ANSWER✔✔-Keep their blood pressure under
control.
Reduce their salt intake.
Get an annual flu shot.
what plays a major role with concentrating the urine as
it moves through the tubules? - ANSWER✔✔-Vasa recta capillaries
Peritubular capillaries
which could be used as calcium-containing phosphate binders? - ANSWER✔✔-Caltrate
OsCal
Tums
Which is a potent phosphate binder that does not contain
calcium, aluminum, or magnesium? - ANSWER✔✔-Sevelamer
It is very common for an end stage renal disease (ESRD) patient with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to be co-infected with which of the following?
a Hepatitis C
b Hepatitis B
c Hepatitis A
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,d both a and b - ANSWER✔✔-d both a and b
The intervention of diuretics for the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria
would be used for which of the following?
a The patient with nephrotic syndrome
bThe patient with edema.
c The patient with nephrotic range proteinuria.
d None of the above - ANSWER✔✔-b the pt with edema
All of the following occupational environmental toxins can potentially
affect the patient with chronic kidney disease, except?
a Silica
b Heroin
c Lead
d Organic compounds - ANSWER✔✔-b heroin
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease. What is the most common cardiovascular
complication of patients with CKD?
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, a Pericarditis
b Coronary artery calcification
c Hypertension
d Pericardial tamponade - ANSWER✔✔-c htn
The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI - ANSWER✔✔-b ACE inhibitor medication
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-d all of the above
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REVIEW AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER✔✔-To determine the size of the kidneys and if two are
present
It would be important to teach the chronic kidney patient that
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,the following is important for them to do? - ANSWER✔✔-Keep their blood pressure under
control.
Reduce their salt intake.
Get an annual flu shot.
what plays a major role with concentrating the urine as
it moves through the tubules? - ANSWER✔✔-Vasa recta capillaries
Peritubular capillaries
which could be used as calcium-containing phosphate binders? - ANSWER✔✔-Caltrate
OsCal
Tums
Which is a potent phosphate binder that does not contain
calcium, aluminum, or magnesium? - ANSWER✔✔-Sevelamer
It is very common for an end stage renal disease (ESRD) patient with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to be co-infected with which of the following?
a Hepatitis C
b Hepatitis B
c Hepatitis A
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,d both a and b - ANSWER✔✔-d both a and b
The intervention of diuretics for the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria
would be used for which of the following?
a The patient with nephrotic syndrome
bThe patient with edema.
c The patient with nephrotic range proteinuria.
d None of the above - ANSWER✔✔-b the pt with edema
All of the following occupational environmental toxins can potentially
affect the patient with chronic kidney disease, except?
a Silica
b Heroin
c Lead
d Organic compounds - ANSWER✔✔-b heroin
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease. What is the most common cardiovascular
complication of patients with CKD?
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, a Pericarditis
b Coronary artery calcification
c Hypertension
d Pericardial tamponade - ANSWER✔✔-c htn
The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI - ANSWER✔✔-b ACE inhibitor medication
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above - ANSWER✔✔-d all of the above
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