What is nephrology?
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The study of heart diseases
The study of kidney-related diseases
The study of lung diseases
The study of brain diseases
Where are kidneys located in the body?
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Above the rib cage
Below the rib cage
In the chest cavity
In the abdominal cavity
What is the approximate size of each kidney?
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The size of a basketball
The size of a grapefruit
The size of an adult fist
The size of a watermelon
Which of the following is the function of healthy kidneys?
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Maintaining water and mineral balance
Producing erythropoietin, an hormone that prompts your body to make red blood cells
Removing waste from the blood
All of the above
Which hormone do healthy kidneys produce to help manage blood pressure?
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Renin
Insulin
Melatonin
Thyroxine
What is the definition of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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A sudden loss of kidney function
The gradual loss of kidney function over a short period
The gradual loss of kidney function over more than three months with health implications
A temporary loss of kidney function due to infection
What percentage of the global population is affected by CKD?
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Up to 5%
Up to 13%
Up to 25%
Up to 50%
What is CKD-associated pruritis?
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Itchy skin caused by high blood pressure
A skin condition caused by excessive sweating
Persistent itching associated with chronic kidney disease
Dry skin resulting from dehydration
How common is CKD-associated pruritus?
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67% of CKD patients on dialysis and 50% of patients not on dialysis experience itching
30% of all CKD patients
Only 5% of CKD patients on dialysis
Only 1 out of 1000 CKD patients