Basic Examinations of Urine

Question 1

Dysmorphic RBCs in the urine is indicative of which of the following?
a. Coagulation disorders
b. Renal glomerular bleeding
c. Trauma
d. Renal calculi

Answer 1

b. Renal glomerular bleeding

Question 2

Which of the following is associated with multiple myeloma, macroglobulinemia, primary amyloidosis, and malignant lymphomas?
a. Minimal proteinuria
b. Overflow proteinuria
c. Microalbumineria
d. Bence Jones proteinuria

Answer 2

d. Bence Jones proteinuria

Question 3

Which of the following is most indicative of renal disease?
a. Casts in urine
b. Blood in urine
c. Protein in urine
d. Urine pH

Answer 3

c. Protein in urine

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE about casts?
a. Casts are abnormal urine sediments
b. Tamm-Horsfall protein constitutes about 1/3 of the total urinary protein in normal person
c. The length of the cast depends on the length of the tubule where it was formed
d. They are formed elements that can be seen in the urinary bladder

Answer 4

b. Tamm-Horsfall protein constitutes about 1/3 of the total urinary protein in normal person

Question 5

Which of the following is indicative of tubular dilation and/or stasis in the distal collecting duct, and can be a sign of poor prognosis?
a. RTE cast
b. RBC cast
c. Bilirubin cast
d. Broad cast

Answer 5

d. Broad cast

BROAD CASTS ARE DEFINED AS THOSE WITH A DIAMETER TWO TO SIX TIMES THAT O

Question 6

The normal yellow color of urine is mainly due to which of the following?
a. Urochrome
b. Bilirubin
c. Urobilinogen
d. Uroerythrin

Answer 6

a. Urochrome

Question 7

A dark green urine can be seen in which of the following conditions?
a. Hartnup disease
b. Viral hepatitis
c. Severe obstructive jaundice
d. Rhabdomyolysis

Answer 7

c. Severe obstructive jaundice

Question 8

“Cola-colored” urine can be seen in what condition?
a. Pseudomonas infection
b. Obstructive jaundice
c. Hartnup disease
d. Rhabdomyolysis

Answer 8

d. Rhabdomyolysis

Question 9

What is the most preferred for urine specimen collection?
a. First voided morning urine
b. Catheterized specimen
c. Random specimen
d. 24-hour specimen

Answer 9

a. First voided morning urine

Question 10

Physical examination of the urine does not include which of the following?
a. Urine pH
b. Specific gravity
c. Color
d. Clarity

Answer 10

a. Urine pH