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Chapter 39: Alterations of Renal and Urinary Function

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  1. 1How does progressive nephron injury affect angiotensin II activity?
    1. AAngiotensin II activity is decreased.
    2. BAngiotensin II activity is elevated.
    3. CAngiotensin II activity is totally suppressed.
    4. DAngiotensin II activity is not affected.
  2. 2A patient has been diagnosed with a renal stone. Based on knowledge of common stone types,
    what self-care measure does the healthcare professional plan to teach the patient when stone
    analysis has returned?
    1. AIncrease water intake
    2. BDecrease soda intake
    3. CRestrict animal protein in the diet.
    4. DIngest 1000 mg of calcium a day
  3. 3The student asks the professor to explain the role of pyrophosphate, potassium citrate, and
    magnesium in the formation of kidney stones. What response by the professor is best?
    1. AThey inhibit crystal growth
    2. BThey stimulate the supersaturation of salt.
    3. CThey facilitate the precipitation of salts.
    4. DThey enhance crystallization of salt crystals
  4. 4Hypercalciuria is primarily attributable to which alteration?
    1. ADefective renal calcium reabsorption
    2. BIntestinal hyperabsorption of dietary calcium
    3. CBone demineralization caused by prolonged immobilization
    4. DHyperparathyroidism
  5. 5Detrusor hyperreflexia develops from neurologic disorders that originate where?
    1. ASpinal cord between C2 and C4
    2. BSpinal cord between S2 and S4
    3. CAbove the pontine micturition center
    4. DBelow the cauda equina
  6. 6A patient has overactive bladder syndrome. Which classification of drug does the healthcare
    professional plan to teach the patient about?
    1. Aβ-Adrenergic blocking medications
    2. Bα-Adrenergic blocking medications
    3. CParasympathomimetic medications
    4. DAnticholinesterase medications
  7. 7Bladder cancer is associated with the gene mutation of which gene?
    1. Ac-erbB2
    2. BHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)
    3. CTP53
    4. Dmyc
  8. 8A female patient has been diagnosed with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection. What
    self-care measure does the healthcare provider teach the patient that is specific to this type of
    infection?
    1. ADrink at least eight glasses of water a day.
    2. BTake medication if you have a fever
    3. CRest as much as you can in the next few days.
    4. DAfter using the bathroom, wipe from front to back.
  9. 9A healthcare professional is assessing a patient who could have either pyelonephritis or
    cystitis. Which differentiating sign would assist the professional in making this diagnosis?
    1. ADifficulty starting the stream of urine
    2. BSpasmodic pain that radiates to the groin
    3. CIncreased glomerular filtration rate
    4. DUrinalysis confirmation of white blood cell casts
  10. 10An 85-year-old person has a urinary tract infection. What clinical manifestation does the
    healthcare professional expect to see in this person?
    1. AConfusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort
    2. BDysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain
    3. CHematuria and flank pain
    4. DPyuria, urgency, and frequency

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Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children 8th Edition
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