PATHO EXAM 3 - Renal, Shock, Endocrine Questions And Answers The oliguric phase of acute tubular necrosis is characterized by A. polyuria and nocturia.
B. rapidly developing uremia. C. inability to concentrate urine. D. enhanced glomerular filtration. - correct answer rapidly developing uremia.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is directly related to the: A. perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries. B. oncotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries. C. vascular resistance in the glomerular arterioles. D. hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule. - correct answer perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries.
A patient with gouty arthritis develops renal calculi. The composition of these calculi is most likely to be A. calcium oxalate. B. struvite. C. cysteine.
D. uric acid crystals. - correct answer uric acid crystals. PATHO EXAM 3 - Renal, Shock, Endocrine Questions And Answers The most likely cause of anemia in a patient with end-
stage renal disease is
· A. insufficient erythropoietin.
· B. blood loss secondary to hematuria.
· C. vitamin B12 deficiency secondary to deficient intrinsic
factor.
· D. iron deficiency. - correct answer insufficient erythropoietin.
When the nurse is discussing the sodium-sensing cells of the glomerulus, what term should the nurse use?
· A. Podocytes
· B. Macula densa
· C. Mesangial cells
· D. Loop of Henle - correct answer Macula densa
Which of the following hormones is associated with an increase in hypotonic fluid reabsorption from the tubular fluid?
· A. Aldosterone
· B. Atrial natriuretic peptide
· C. Antidiuretic hormone PATHO EXAM 3 - Renal, Shock, Endocrine Questions And Answers · D. Urodilatin - correct answer Aldosterone
The most helpful laboratory value in monitoring the progression of declining renal function is
· A. serum creatinine.
· B. serum potassium.
· C. blood urea nitrogen.
· D. mental status changes. - correct answer serum creatinine.
The presence of white blood cell casts in the urine is indicative of pyelonephritis.
True or False - correct answer True
Reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts requires which hormone?
· A. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
· B. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANP)
· C. Renin
· D. Aldosterone - correct answer Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) PATHO EXAM 3 - Renal, Shock, Endocrine Questions And Answers Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by the kidneys to stimulate bone marrow production of red blood
cells?
· A. Creatinine
· B. Aldosterone
· C. Erythropoietin
· D. Renin - correct answer Erythropoietin
The most likely cause of compensated acidosis in a patient with end-stage renal disease is
· A. insufficient filtration of bicarbonate ions at the glomerulus.
· B. excessive production of respiratory and metabolic acids.
· C. insufficient metabolic acid excretion due to nephron loss.
D. hypoventilation secondary to uremic central nervous system depression - correct answer insufficient metabolic acid excretion due to nephron loss.
In patients with polycystic kidney disease, renal failure is expected to progress over time as the cystic process
B. rapidly developing uremia. C. inability to concentrate urine. D. enhanced glomerular filtration. - correct answer rapidly developing uremia.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is directly related to the: A. perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries. B. oncotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries. C. vascular resistance in the glomerular arterioles. D. hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule. - correct answer perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries.
A patient with gouty arthritis develops renal calculi. The composition of these calculi is most likely to be A. calcium oxalate. B. struvite. C. cysteine.
D. uric acid crystals. - correct answer uric acid crystals. PATHO EXAM 3 - Renal, Shock, Endocrine Questions And Answers The most likely cause of anemia in a patient with end-
stage renal disease is
· A. insufficient erythropoietin.
· B. blood loss secondary to hematuria.
· C. vitamin B12 deficiency secondary to deficient intrinsic
factor.
· D. iron deficiency. - correct answer insufficient erythropoietin.
When the nurse is discussing the sodium-sensing cells of the glomerulus, what term should the nurse use?
· A. Podocytes
· B. Macula densa
· C. Mesangial cells
· D. Loop of Henle - correct answer Macula densa
Which of the following hormones is associated with an increase in hypotonic fluid reabsorption from the tubular fluid?
· A. Aldosterone
· B. Atrial natriuretic peptide
· C. Antidiuretic hormone PATHO EXAM 3 - Renal, Shock, Endocrine Questions And Answers · D. Urodilatin - correct answer Aldosterone
The most helpful laboratory value in monitoring the progression of declining renal function is
· A. serum creatinine.
· B. serum potassium.
· C. blood urea nitrogen.
· D. mental status changes. - correct answer serum creatinine.
The presence of white blood cell casts in the urine is indicative of pyelonephritis.
True or False - correct answer True
Reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts requires which hormone?
· A. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
· B. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANP)
· C. Renin
· D. Aldosterone - correct answer Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) PATHO EXAM 3 - Renal, Shock, Endocrine Questions And Answers Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by the kidneys to stimulate bone marrow production of red blood
cells?
· A. Creatinine
· B. Aldosterone
· C. Erythropoietin
· D. Renin - correct answer Erythropoietin
The most likely cause of compensated acidosis in a patient with end-stage renal disease is
· A. insufficient filtration of bicarbonate ions at the glomerulus.
· B. excessive production of respiratory and metabolic acids.
· C. insufficient metabolic acid excretion due to nephron loss.
D. hypoventilation secondary to uremic central nervous system depression - correct answer insufficient metabolic acid excretion due to nephron loss.
In patients with polycystic kidney disease, renal failure is expected to progress over time as the cystic process
