Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following is correct regarding thiazide diuretics?
A. Decreases Na concentration in the urine
B. Increases K concentration in the bloodstream
C. Decreases glucose concentration in the urine
D. Increases uric acid in the bloodstream
A
- D
2
Q
Where is angiotensin converting enzyme made? A. Liver B. Lung C. Kidney D. Pancreas
A
- B
3
Q
Which of the following potassium-sparing diuretics can lead to breast development as a side-effect? A. Triamterene B. Amiloride C. Aldosterone D. Spironolactone
A
- D
4
Q
The uric acid level is most commonly used to evaluate gout and A. Inflammation of the prostate B. Urinary tract infections C. Renal failure D. Gastric reflux disease
A
- C
5
Q
Uric acid is made in the A. Ureters B. Kidneys C. Liver D. Bladder
A
- C
6
Q
Uric acid can be deposited in joints and A. Lungs B. Bones C. Crystallized into kidney stones D. Heart
A
- C
7
Q
In laboratory studies, creatinine levels are related to which of the following organs? A. Liver B. Heart C. Spleen D. Kidneys
A
- D
8
Q
A patient comes to you with flank pain, high fever, and burning urination. You should refer him to a specialist to rule out: A. Heart disease B. Kidney disease C. Stomach disease D. Liver disease
A
- B
9
Q
A patient has colicky pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, nausea, vomiting, hematuria, and difficult urination. You should send to a specialist to rule out A. Cholecystitis B. Urinary tract infection C. Peritonitis D. Urolithiasis
A
- D
10
Q
A person taking the prescription medication Lasix should eat foods that are high in A. Zinc B. Calcium C. Sodium D. Potassium
A
- D
11
Q
A 65 year old man complains of unquenchable excessive thirst and frequent urination. You should refer him to a specialist to rule out A. Bladder infection B. Gall bladder attack C. Angina D. Diabetes
A
- D
12
Q
During urinalysis, the urine of a patient with diabetes insipidus is MOST likely to appear A. Without color B. Dark amber C. Pale yellow D. Greenish-gold
A
- A
13
Q
PSA levels are tracked for the A.Lungs B. Kidneys C. Breasts D. Prostate
A
- D
14
Q
Excessive licorice intake increases urinary excretion of A. Calcium B. Potassium C. Vitamin C D. Sodium
A
- B
15
Q
In preeclampsia, what is the urine checked for? A. Leukocytes B. Blood C. Bilirubin D. Protein
A
- D
16
Q
When a patient's blood pressure falls the kidneys release which enzyme into the bloodstream? A. Phosphotases B. Kinase C. Renin D. Protease
A
- C
17
Q
Cytoscopy is used to check the A. Bladder B. Colon C. Stomach D. Uterus
A
- A
18
Q
A patient with a bladder infection is given Pyridium (phenazopyridine). This urinary analgesic will cause her urine to A. Smell sour B. Decrease in volume C. Appear cloudy D. Change to the color orange
A
- D
19
Q
Which of the following symptoms when associated with hypertension and proteinuria can indicate pre-eclampsia? A. Obesity B. Edema C. Anemia D. Headaches
A
- B
20
Q
In the urinalysis test which urine constituent indicates the possible presence of bacterial infections somewhere in the urinary tract? A. Ketones B. Nitrites C. Urobilinogen D. Biliruben
A
- B
21
Q
In the urinalysis test which urine constituent is associated with gallstones? A. Urobilinogen B. Bilirubin C. Ketones D. Nitrites
A
- B