Tharon Holt - Renal Disease Crossword

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  1. 8. An increase in __________ behavior is closely linked with a 20% enhanced likelihood of CKD
  2. 10. The main goal of exercise management is to prevent functional ___________
  3. 12. This type of training enhances the anabolic effects of patients with CKD
  4. 14. ___________ is the only life-saving treatment since there is no artificial replacement therapy
  5. 17. A condition for individuals with kidney damage that causes proteins to "leak" out of the kidneys into urine
  6. 18. Build-up of ________ can cause a shortness of breath and swelling in the hands, ankles, feet, or face in individuals with kidney disease
  7. 19. __________ is when damaged liver cells are replaced by scar tissues
  8. 20. Regular ________ are highly important, especially for at-risk individuals, because most patients with CKD don't even know they have a health problem
Down
  1. 1. _________ is impaired in early stages of CKD; Extent of impairment is unclear
  2. 2. African Americans have a higher risk of developing CKD due to elevated rates of diabetes and ___________ within this population
  3. 3. People with CKD have a higher risk of developing atherosclerotic CVD due to LV Hypertrophy, increased risk for cardiomyopathy, and the __________ of soft tissues and walls of vessels
  4. 4. Liver and kidney transplantation and rehabilitation can help CKD patients lower max HR and overcome muscle weakness and fatigue by improving one's __________
  5. 5. Impaired energy metabolism can lead to physical fatigue and weakness. Thus, a lack of _____________ to exercise becomes problematic for exercise professionals when working with CKD patients
  6. 6. __________ lets your body absorb calcium from food consumption. Kidney failure causes the body to produce less of this product
  7. 7. Too much of this hormone can be problematic for patients with CKD because it produces calcium; Too much calcium levels can weaken bones
  8. 9. Patients with a combination of CKD and CHF can have a difficult time balancing _______ without worsening patient's kidney function
  9. 11. _______ is the leading cause of CKD because this condition damages the blood vessels of the kidneys
  10. 13. Patients with CKD stages 3-5 clearly show that peak oxygen consumption is _________ on average 50-80% compared with population norms
  11. 15. Build-up of ________ can cause itching, ammonia breath, and/or fatigue and weakness in individuals with kidney disease
  12. 16. __________ physical activity can be tolerated in individuals following kidney and liver transplantation