Author Question: The most appropriate food for the patient taking loop diuretics is 1. meat. 2. bananas. 3. ... (Read 41 times)

mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.