Transplantation/Nephrology

Question 1

The diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome is confirmed by measuring:

A. Urinary cortisol in one urine speciment
B. Serum cortisol after 1 mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test
C. Urinary cortisol after 1 mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test
D. Urinary cortisol in three urine specimens collected in three different mornings

Answer 1

B. Serum cortisol after 1 mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test

Question 2

When transplanting kidenys, ureteric stenosis are more frequently located at the:

A. Uretero-pelvic junction
B. Middle part of the ureter
C. Upper third of the ureter
D. Site of uretero-vesical anastomosis

Answer 2

D. Site of uretero-vesical anastomosis

Question 3

Renal allograft stenting is recommended to prevent which major urological complications?

A. Urinary leak
B. Uretero-vesical anastomotic stricture
C. Urinary tract infections
D. Ureteral necrosis

Answer 3

A. Urinary leak

Question 4

Which surgical technique should be used for ureteric reimplantation in renal transplantation?

A. Politano-Leadbetter
B. Glenn-Anderson
C. Cohen
D. Lich-Gregoir

Answer 4

D. Lich-Gregoir