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Chronic Kidney Disease and Diet

About Chronic Kidney Disease

1. Which of the following in NOT one of the likely complications as CKD progresses and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) declines?

A. Mineral imbalance and bone disorder

B. Metabolic acidosis due to reduced acid (hydrogen ion) excretion

C. Anemia due to impaired erythropoiesis and low iron stores

D. Low blood potassium

Assess Kidney Function and Damage

2. The normal urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio is:

A. 5-15 mg/g

B. 0-15 mg/g

C. 0-30 mg/g

D. 15-30 mg/g

Slow Progression

3. Blood pressure control slows progression of CKD and lowers CVD risk, and for patients with hypertension, reduction of dietary sodium has been associated with improved blood pressure control in clinical trials and epidemiological studies.

A. True

B. False

Prevent, Monitor, and Treat Complications

4. Malnutrition is common in CKD, but as eGFR increases, so may appetite.

A. True

B. False

5. CKD-MBD is a renal bone disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to maintain serum ____________ and ____________ levels.

A. Calcium and phosphorus

B. Calcium and potassium

C. Potassium and phosphorous

D. None of the above

6. Secondary hyperparathyroidism (elevated PTH) is associated with the most common cause of bone disease in CKD.

A. True

B. False

7. Reduction of kidney function results in decreased production and conversion of calcitriol to calcidiol.

A. True

B. False

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

8. Ranges/goals for patients with CKD are total cholesterol ____mg/dl and triglycerides _____mg/dl.

A. < 180, < 150

B. < 200, < 180

C. < 200, < 150

D. > 180, > 160

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