Renal Dysfunction and Pathophysiology Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Hypertension
Chronic kidney disease
Urinary tract infection
Hypovolemia
#2

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Regulation of blood pressure
Production of red blood cells
Filtration of waste products from the blood
Storage of urine
#3

Which type of renal stone is most commonly composed of calcium oxalate?

Struvite stone
Uric acid stone
Cystine stone
Calcium oxalate stone
#4

What is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States?

Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Chronic glomerulonephritis
Polycystic kidney disease
#5

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of renal cell carcinoma?

Smoking
Regular exercise
High-fiber diet
Vegetarian diet
#6

Which of the following drugs is known to cause nephrotoxicity?

Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Diphenhydramine
#7

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating sodium and water balance in the body through its action on the kidneys?

Insulin
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Thyroxine
#8

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Fatigue
Polyuria
Anemia
Hypertension
#9

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of nephrotic syndrome?

Hematuria
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
#10

What is the primary cause of acute tubular necrosis (ATN)?

Prolonged hypotension
Urinary tract infection
Polycystic kidney disease
IgA nephropathy
#11

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of proteinuria, hematuria, and red cell casts in the urine sediment?

Glomerulonephritis
Renal cell carcinoma
Nephrolithiasis
Renal artery stenosis
#12

Which of the following substances is primarily responsible for the regulation of acid-base balance in the kidneys?

Bicarbonate ions
Sodium ions
Potassium ions
Phosphate ions
#13

What is the pathophysiological mechanism underlying diabetic nephropathy?

Glomerular hypertrophy
Tubulointerstitial fibrosis
Mesangial cell proliferation
All of the above

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