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What does kidney failure prevent the kidneys from doing effectively?
producing hormones
filtering blood and eliminating waste
absorbing nutrients
producing urine
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Which of the following is NOT an indicator of kidney failure?
presence of proteins and blood in the urine
inflammation and swelling in the kidneys
increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
high level of creatinine in the blood
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of kidney failure?
increased calcium and phosphorous balance
high blood pressure
anaemia
build-up of toxic urea in the blood
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What are the primary treatment options for complete kidney failure?
renal dialysis and kidney transplants
blood transfusion and surgery
medication and lifestyle changes
regular exercise and diet control
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What is the role of dialysis in the treatment of kidney failure?
to produce hormones
to filter and cleanse the blood
to stimulate the kidneys to function again
to replace the failed kidney
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Which of the following substances is removed from the blood during dialysis?
blood cells
urea
glucose
proteins
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What is a major disadvantage of kidney transplants?
they require regular dialysis sessions
they require dietary monitoring
they involve the risk of organ rejection
the build-up of waste products between sessions
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Which of the following is NOT true of dialysis fluid?
contains normal plasma levels of mineral ions
contains no urea
contains normal plasma levels of glucose
contains normal plasma levels of urea
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What is a major advantage of renal dialysis over kidney transplants?
it is more readily available
it only requires one session
it is cheaper
it requires no dietary monitoring
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