CKD Test

Question 1

CKD refers to abnormalities of kidney structure or function that are present for at least:
24 hours
48 hours
1 month
3 months

Answer 1

3 months

Question 2

A patient has had vomiting and nausea for more about 4 months, and the recent renal function examination result is GFR = 65 mL/min and ACR = 41.5 mg/g. Can this patient be diagnosed of CKD?
Yes
No
Kidney biopsy is needed before diagnosis
Blood test is needed before diagnosis

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What is the renal function decline rate for a healthy adult (i.e. > 20)?
1 mL/min/year
5 mL/min/year
10 mL/min/year
It depends on gender.

Answer 3

1 mL/min/year

Question 4

Which of the following is used to treat ESRD?
Loop diuretics
Thiazide diuretics
Hemodialysis
ACEI/ARBs

Answer 4

Hemodialysis

Question 5

What is the major structural change in diabetic kidney glomerulus?
Expansion of mesangial matrix
Renal vascular damage
Structural change of podocytes
All of above

Answer 5

All of above

Question 6

What is the major function of erythropoietin (EPO)?
Stimulate the production of red blood cells
Stimulate the production of lymphocytes
Stimulate the production of renal hormones
All of above

Answer 6

Stimulate the production of red blood cells

Question 7

Metabolic acidosis is normally mild in CKD patients until GFR is less than:
5 mL/min
10 mL/min
20 mL/min
40 mL/min

Answer 7

20 mL/min