Quiz on Kidney Care and Racial Equity

What was the main issue with the prior algorithm used for estimating kidney function in Black patients?

• It was too complex to understand.

• It made it easier for them to qualify for transplants.

• It was based solely on genetic factors.

• It adjusted calculations in a way that made their health appear better.

Which organizations collaborated to recommend a new formula for kidney care?

• Mass General Brigham and Vanderbilt hospitals

• American Medical Association and National Kidney Foundation

• National Kidney Foundation and American Society of Nephrology

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and American Society of Nephrology

What did the study published in 2020 reveal about Black patients' kidney disease classification?

• They were always classified as less severe.

• They were not included in the study.

• They had better access to treatments.

• One-third would have had their disease classified as more severe.

What did Nwamaka Eneanya say about using skin color in clinical pathways?

• It is a common practice in medicine.

• It is wholeheartedly wrong.

• It helps in understanding patient backgrounds.

• It is necessary for accurate treatment.

What was the CKD-EPI formula designed to estimate?

• Blood pressure levels

• Kidney function

• Heart rate

• Liver health

What change did the University of Washington make regarding kidney calculations?

• They adopted a new algorithm that included race.

• They dropped the use of race in kidney calculations.

• They increased the use of race in calculations.

• They stopped all kidney-related research.

What did the new formula for kidney function aim to achieve?

• Higher scores for Black patients.

• More accurate results across different demographics.

• Faster processing times for tests.

• Simpler calculations for doctors.

What did Vanessa Grubbs emphasize as necessary in medicine?

• A focus on biological differences among races.

• A racial reckoning within medicine.

• More algorithms based on race.

• Increased funding for kidney research.

What was a significant finding of the 2020 study coauthored by Nwamaka Eneanya?

• All Black patients were evaluated for transplants.

• The study found no racial disparities in kidney care.

• It focused solely on white patients.

• 64 cases could have qualified for a transplant if recalculated.

What did the American Medical Association's plan focus on?

• Increasing the number of doctors.

• Health equity centered on racial justice.

• Improving technology in healthcare.

• Reducing costs for patients.