The most appropriate food for the patient taking loop diuretics ...

[mrsjacobs44]

The most appropriate food for the patient taking loop diuretics is
 
  1. meat.
  2. bananas.
  3. cheese.
  4. Yogurt.

Question 2

The primary functional unit of the kidney is the
 
  1. loop of Henle.
  2. Bowman's capsule.
  3. nephron.
  4. distal tubule.

[tjayeee]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Meat provides protein, but not much potassium.
Rationale 2: Bananas are great source of potassium. Other foods high in potassium are green leafy vegetables.
Rationale 3: Cheese is a good source of calcium.
Rationale 4: yogurt is a good source of calcium.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The loop of Henle filtrates.
Rationale 2: The Bowman's capsule filters the blood.
Rationale 3: The nephron is the functional unit which receives blood.
Rationale 4: The distal tubule passes filtrate.

[mrsjacobs44]

TYSM

[tkempin]

Gracias!