Peritoneal Dialysis Is Different from Hemodialysis in That Peritoneal Dialysis

question 12

Multiple Choice

Peritoneal dialysis is different from hemodialysis in that peritoneal dialysis

• A) is more frequently used for acute kidney injury.
• B) uses the patient's own semipermeable membrane (peritoneal membrane).
• C) is not useful in cases of drug overdose or electrolyte imbalance.
• D) is not indicated in cases of water intoxication.

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Definitions:

Hematopoiesis

The process of forming and developing new blood cells in the bone marrow, crucial for maintaining healthy blood cell levels.

Leukopoiesis

The production of white blood cells in the bone marrow.

CBC

Complete Blood Count, a blood test that measures red cells, white cells, and platelets in the blood.

Red Bone Marrow

Red bone marrow is a soft tissue inside bones that is responsible for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.