The Urinary System - Renal Failure

Question 1

Renal failure

Answer 1

decreased or total lack of kidney function

Question 2

Acute renal failure is the quick onset of ____, ____, ____, ____, or ____

Answer 2

decline in kidney function due to dehydration, prolonged hospitalization, severe illness, trauma, or drugs

Question 3

Acute renal failure is generally reversible with ____ or ____

Answer 3

hydration and removal of offending medications or treatment of an offending disease

Question 4

On the other hand, chronic renal failure signifies a progressive decline in ____

Answer 4

renal function

Question 5

Chronic renal failure (CRF) can be the result of ____, ____, ____, and ____ or ____

Answer 5

age, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, and genetic or environmental factors