RACP-Renal

Question 1

Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome refers to neurological symptoms and signs during or shortly after dialysis. The pathogenesis of dialysis disequilibrium is due to:

A. Relative hypotension
B. Cerebral oedema
C. Uremic platelet dysfunction
D. Aberrant calcium and phosphate metabolism

Answer 1

B. Cerebral oedema

Question 2

2021

Q54. A 37 year old woman presents with hypertension. Her GP organises screening for secondary causes of hypertension. Her renal CT with contrast is shown below.

What is the most likely cause of her secondary hypertension?
A. Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis
B. Fibromuscular dysplasia
C. Polyarteritis nodosa
D. Renal artery dissection

Answer 2

B. Fibromuscular dysplasia

Question 3

Q79. Which of the following is the most likely cause of inadequate drainage in peritoneal dialysis?
A. Constipation
B. Fibrin clots
C. Peritonitis
D. Poor membrane function

Answer 3

A. Constipation

Question 4

2021

Q92. What drug is most associated with scleroderma renal crisis?
A. Corticosteroids
B. Cyclophosphamide
C. NSAIDS
D. Penicillamine
This question and the answer options were well recalled.

Answer 4

A. Corticosteroids

Question 5

Answer 5

B: 10% and 20%