Diagnostics Used in Nephrology Flashcards
1
Q
Criterion STANDARD for measurement of albuminuria
A
Accurate 24-hour urine collection
2
Q
MOST useful imaging study
A
Renal ultrasound
3
Q
ONLY diagnostic test used to elucidate the etiology of early-stage CKD in the absence of a clinical diagnosis
A
Renal biopsy
4
Q
MOST sensitive test for RENAL VEIN THROMBOSIS (RVT)
A
CT angiography
5
Q
STANDARD radiologic procedure for diagnosis of nephrolithiasis
A
Helical computed tomography (CT) scanning WITHOUT radiocontrast enhancement
