Deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
What is anemia?
100
The most serious complication of both acute and chronic renal failure.
What is DEATH?
100
The key to delay further kidney damage
What is controlling blood pressure?
100
Chronic kidney disease is a major epidemic affecting the underserved and _________ population
What is minority?
200
Acute renal failure is ______ as long as alleviating factors occur before kidney damage.
What is reversible?
200
Presence of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the urine
What is Hematuria?
200
The most common and visible complication of renal failure
What is Fluid Retention/ Edema?
200
The treatment for end stage chronic renal failure
What is dialysis or kidney transplant?
200
Key Factors that determine risk in minorities
What is lifestyle and diet?
300
Alport's syndrome is a hereditary defect of the______that results in hematuria and may progress to chronic renal failure.
What is glomerular basement membrane?
300
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
What is fatigue?
300
The outcome that is dangerous relating to medications
What is Drug Toxicity?
300
Medications that help kidneys eliminate fluid
What is diuretic medication?
300
A _____ potassium diet is a risk factor that can contribute to renal failure.
What is high?
400
One disease of the brain that is a manifestation of CKD (chronic kidney disease) due to elevated levels of toxins in the body
What is uremic encephalopathy?
400
Resulting from increased vascular volume, elevation of PVR, decreased levels of prostaglandins, and increased activity of renin-angiotensin system
What is Hypertension?
400
Waste that accumulates in the body
What is Nitrogenous wastes?
400
Diagnostic test used to measure proteinuria, and glycosuria.
What is urine analysis?
400
Low income, Poor education and residence in low income areas lead to ____.
What is poor access to healthcare and healthy foods?
500
The MOST COMMON FORM of acute renal failure
What is Pre-Renal Failure?
500
Polyuria with urine loss that is almost isotonic with plasma; one of the earlier symptoms of renal failure.
What is Isothenuria?
500
Another name for the over-consumption of water that pushes the normal balance of electrolytes outside safe limits, which result in potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions; this event happens because water can not be excreted from the body.
What is water intoxication?
500
Measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery; may show metabolic acidosis in the presence of renal failure.
What is arterial blood gas (ABG) test?
500
Three risk factors that are prevalent amongst minorities, all which contribute to renal failure.
What is Diabetes mellitus, HTN, Glomeruonephritis?