Diuretics These drugs inhibit the formation of calcium-containing stones by reducing urinary calcium excretion. Renal colic Term used to describe the common severe symptoms associated with a kidney stone obstructing the ureter. Common complaints include unpredictable onset of severe pain, usually beginning in the back and radiating to the groin. Nausea and vomiting often accompany this severe pain.
Ureter The ureter is the long narrow muscular tube which allows urine to drain from the kidney to the bladder. Urethra the connection between the bladder and the outside world. Bladder the storage area for urine between episodes of urination. Unit Diet in kidney diseases Final - - DIET IN KIDNEY DISEASES I.
Choose the correct answer . Tachycardia is due to excess amount of ----- in the blood. (a) sodium (b) Potassium (c) protein (d) Fat. .
For nephritis, daily fluid replacement should be --------- ml plus daily amount excreted in urine. (a) (b) (c) (d) . ------- is rich in uric acid. (a) Meat extracts (b) Tea (c) Tomato (d) Milk.
. ---------- is released from the kidneys in response to low BP. (a) Renin (b) Calcitonin (c) Insulin (d) Gastrin. .
This food is rich in oxalate. (a) Milk (b) Tomato (c) Liver (d) Fish. II. Short answers .
What is meant by leeching? . What are the causes of glomerulonephritis? .
Differentiate between oliguria and anuria. . What is renal colic? .
List the foods rich in potassium. . What is Lithotripsy? III.
Brief answers . What are the foods restricted in sodium rich diets? . Write on the causes of kidney stones.
. How can stone formation be prevented? . Write on oxalate stones and calcium stones.
. How are kidney stones treated? IV. Detailed answers .
Explain the functions of kidneys. . Write on the types of kidney diseases. .
Write on the symptoms of nephritis. . Discuss the dietary management of glomerulonephritis. .
Explain the dietary management for kidney stones. . Discuss the home remedies for kidney stones. Evaluvation Unit Diet in kidney diseases Final