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- 4. Kidneys help maintain pH by producing this compound. In excess it can lead to alkalosis.
- 7. The surgical process of replacing a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a donor.
- 8. Patients with CKD and diabetes often need this sugar converting hormone to treat high blood glucose.
- 10. A term describing substances like NSAIDs or other medications that are harmful to the kidneys.
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- 1. Medical term for high blood pressure which is the second leading cause of kidney failure.
- 2. A waste product from muscle breakdown used to measure how well kidneys are working.
- 3. An electrolyte that can reach dangerous levels in kidney failure that can lead to cardiac arrest.
- 5. A treatment that performs the kidneys' job by filtering the blood mechanically.
- 6. A common diabetes medication that is often discontinued or avoided if the GFR drops too low.
- 9. A mineral that when over-consumed, increases blood pressure and strains the kidneys.