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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Renal Conditions Flashcards

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  1. A pregnant patient with CKD stage 3 is being counseled on nutrition. How does protein requirement change compared to non-pregnant CKD patients?

    Answer: Protein needs increase to support fetal growth while still limiting excessive intake

    Pregnant CKD patients have increased protein needs for fetal development but require careful monitoring to avoid excessive uremic toxin production.

  2. Which dietary pattern has been shown to slow CKD progression and reduce cardiovascular risk in early-stage CKD?

    Answer: DASH diet modified for lower potassium and phosphorus content

    A modified DASH diet—adjusted for CKD-specific mineral restrictions—supports blood pressure control and has evidence for slowing CKD progression.

  3. A patient with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) asks about dietary strategies to slow cyst growth. Which intervention has emerging evidence?

    Answer: Caloric restriction and time-restricted eating to reduce mTOR activation

    Emerging research suggests caloric restriction and time-restricted eating may reduce mTOR pathway activation, which drives cyst growth in PKD.

  4. A dialysis patient reports using herbal supplements including licorice root. What is the primary nutritional concern the renal dietitian should address?

    Answer: Potassium and sodium content that may worsen electrolyte imbalances

    Many herbal supplements contain hidden potassium, sodium, or other minerals that can worsen electrolyte imbalances in renal patients.

  5. In a patient with CKD and iron deficiency anemia, which form of iron supplement is preferred to minimize GI side effects and optimize absorption?

    Answer: Ferric citrate, which also acts as a phosphate binder

    Ferric citrate serves dual purpose in CKD—treating iron deficiency anemia while also binding dietary phosphorus, reducing pill burden.

  6. A CKD patient has laboratory values showing low zinc levels. What is the MOST likely contributing factor related to renal disease?

    Answer: Reduced appetite leading to poor dietary intake plus increased urinary losses

    CKD patients commonly have low zinc due to anorexia reducing dietary intake, combined with increased urinary zinc losses in earlier CKD stages.

  7. Which statement best describes the role of dietary sodium restriction in managing CKD progression?

    Answer: Reducing sodium intake to less than 2300 mg/day helps control blood pressure and may slow CKD progression

    Sodium restriction to <2300 mg/day reduces blood pressure, decreases proteinuria, and is associated with slower CKD progression.