Chapter 27: Intrarenal Disorders

Chapter 27: Intrarenal Disorders

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Nephrotic syndrome does not usually cause

ANS:  C

Nephrotic syndrome does not usually cause hematuria. Hyperlipidemia is often associated with nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria. Nephrotic syndrome is associated with generalized edema secondary to protein loss.

REF:   Pg. 589

2. A person with acute pyelonephritis would most typically experience

ANS:  A

Acute pyelonephritis often leads to fever. Acute pyelonephritis does not typically lead to oliguria, edema, or hypertension.

REF:   Pg. 582

3. The organism most commonly associated with acute pyelonephritis is

ANS:  B

Escherichia coli is the most common cause of acute pyelonephritis. Streptococcus, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter are not the most common causes of acute pyelonephritis.

REF:   Pg. 582

4. It is true that polycystic kidney disease is

ANS:  D

Polycystic kidney disease is genetically transmitted. Polycystic kidney disease is a chronic disorder that progresses for several years. It is not due to a streptococcal infection and is not associated with supernumerary kidney.

REF:    Pgs. 577-578