Diets for CKD, dialysis and transplant, celiac disease, IBD, short bowel, pancreatitis, liver disease and dysphagia textures.
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40 basic cards for Registered Dietitian Exam Dietetics. Set 2 of 2 in RD Medical Nutrition Therapy. It opens with "In non-dialysis CKD (stages 3 to 5), what is the recommended daily protein" and "Why is protein restricted in non-dialysis CKD?". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- In non-dialysis CKD (stages 3 to 5), what is the recommended daily protein intake range?
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0.6 to 0.8 g per kg body weight per day
- Why is protein restricted in non-dialysis CKD?
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To reduce buildup of nitrogenous waste and help slow progression of kidney disease
- What is the recommended protein intake for a hemodialysis patient?
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About 1.2 g per kg body weight per day
- What is the recommended protein intake for a peritoneal dialysis patient?
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1.2 to 1.3 g per kg body weight per day
- Why must peritoneal dialysis patients watch total calorie intake closely?
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Glucose in the dialysate is absorbed into the body, adding extra calories
- What is a typical daily potassium limit for a dialysis patient?
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About 2000 to 3000 mg per day
- What cooking technique lowers the potassium content of vegetables like potatoes?
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Leaching: peel and cut into small pieces, soak in water, then boil in fresh water and discard it
- Which two food categories are commonly limited on a renal diet for phosphorus control?
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Dairy products and nuts (also colas and many processed foods)
- When should a phosphate binder medication be taken?
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With meals and snacks
- What is the typical sodium limit on a standard renal diet?
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About 2000 mg per day
- How is daily fluid allowance typically calculated for a hemodialysis patient?
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Urine output plus about 1000 mL per day
- Why do most hemodialysis patients need a strict fluid restriction?
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They produce little to no urine between dialysis treatments
- What active form of vitamin D is given to dialysis patients for bone health?
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Calcitriol
- What is renal osteodystrophy?
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Bone disease caused by CKD-related mineral and hormone imbalances, such as high phosphorus and low calcium and vitamin D
- What type of diet is recommended immediately after a kidney transplant?
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A liberalized diet higher in protein and calories to support healing