Krames Online - Kidney Health Quiz

1. How much blood do your kidneys filter daily?

A. 15 gallons B. 25 gallons C. 50 gallons D. 125 gallons

2. Your kidneys are part of which system in your body?

A. Reproductive system B. Respiratory system C. Gastrointestinal tract D. Urinary system

3. What is the most common cause of kidney disease?

A. Drug abuse and smoking B. High blood pressure C. Uncontrolled diabetes D. B and C

4. How do most kidney-damaging diseases affect the kidneys?

A. They damage nephrons, the kidney's filtering mechanisms B. They damage the bladder C. They damage urethras D. They damage all tissue

5. Which of these races is the most likely to have high blood pressure, which contributes to kidney failure?

A. Whites B. Blacks C. Asians D. Hispanics

6. Which of these over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can damage the kidneys?

A. Acetaminophen B. Aspirin C. Ibuprofen D. All of these

7. If you have decreased kidney function, you should monitor which of these in your diet?

A. Protein B. Sodium C. Food dyes D. A and B

8. The most common kind of kidney stone occurs as a result of a chemical reaction that causes urine to crystallize. Which type of stones make up the majority of those that develop?

A. Calcium stones B. Cystine stones C. Nitrogen stones D. None of the above

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