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HIT 220 Quiz 4

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By what process is water reabsorbed from the filtrate? Osmosis
From the following, choose the substance likely to appear in the urine when the glomerulus is inflamed. Albumin
What is the cause of most cases of pyelonephritis? An ascending infection by E. coli
Renal disease frequently causes hypertension because: congestion and ischemia stimulate release of renin.
Which of the following is a predisposing factor to bladder cancer? Exposure to chemicals and cigarette smoke
What is the common initial sign of adenocarcinoma of the kidney? Microscopic hematuria
Which of the following would likely cause chronic renal failure? Diabetes
Cystitis is more common in females because: the urethra is short, wide, and adjacent to areas with resident flora.
Agenesis is often not diagnosed because: it is usually asymptomatic as one kidney provides adequate function.
Reduced urine output resulting from inflammation and necrosis of the tubules is called: oliguria.
Uncontrolled essential hypertension may cause chronic renal failure because of: damage to afferent arterioles and renal ischemia.
Excess urea and other nitrogen wastes in the blood is referred to as: azotemia.
Which of the following is a loop diuretic agent? Furosemide (Lasix)
Which of the following laboratory tests should be done regularly with patients on diuretic therapy? Electrolytes
Which of the following is the common first site for metastasis from prostatic cancer? Bone
What is a useful serum marker during treatment for prostatic cancer? Prostate-specific antigen
What is a major predisposing factor to cervical cancer? Infection with herpes simplex virus (HSV)
Which sexually transmitted infection(s) is/are usually considered asymptomatic in women? Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
Which of the following frequently causes pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and subsequent infertility? Chlamydia
The most common solid tumor found in young men is: testicular cancer.
Which term refers to bleeding between menstrual periods? Metrorrhagia
Painful menstruation is called: dysmenorrhea
Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis because: vague signs and hidden location lead to late diagnosis.
Structural abnormalities of the uterus may lead to dyspareunia, which is: painful intercourse.
What is characteristic of a congenital disorder? It is usually manifested in the neonatal period.
Down syndrome is an example of a/an: chromosomal disorder.
Agents that cause damage during embryonic or fetal development are called: teratogenic
The most invasive prenatal screening test for fetal abnormalities is: amniocentesis.
What is the usual time period between the first day of the last menstrual period and the time of birth? Termed the gestation period
What is the likely cause of painless, bright red, vaginal bleeding during the last trimester? Placenta previa
The term primigravida refers to: a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
Diagnosis of pregnancy is confirmed through elevated serum levels of: hCG.
Gestational diabetes in the mother usually results in: delivery of a high birth-weight infant.
Conjugated estrogens such as Premarin may be used to treat which of the following conditions in menopause? Hot flashes
Young’s rule is used to calculate doses for children: Younger than 12 years old
Clark’s rule for calculating children’s doses of medication is based on the child’s: Weight
Prescribers must instruct parents of which possible outcome of repeated treatment of viral diseases with antibiotics? Development of microbial resistance to antibiotics
Created by: Prof Clark
 

 



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