Nephrology — MCQs

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Q321Hard

A 47-year-old HIV-positive man presents with weakness, HIV nephropathy, and adrenal insufficiency. He is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for PCP prophylaxis and triple-agent antiretroviral treatment. He was recently started on spironolactone for ascites due to alcoholic liver disease. Physical examination reveals normal vital signs, but his muscles are diffusely weak. Frequent extrasystoles are noted. He has mild ascites and 1+ peripheral edema. Laboratory studies show a serum creatinine of 2.5 mg/dL with a potassium value of 7.3 mEq/L. ECG shows peaking of the T-waves and QRS widening to 0.14 seconds. Once the patient is stabilized and the T-waves have normalized, it is important to review the potential causes of his hyperkalemia and to take steps to prevent this from happening again. As you consider the pathophysiology of each factor, which of the following statements is true?

Q322Medium

A patient being treated for leukemia develops unilateral flank pain. Radiologic studies demonstrate a dilated renal pelvis and dilation of the upper one-third of the corresponding ureter. A stone with which of the following compositions is most likely causing this patient's problems?

Q323Medium

All of the following are true regarding Bartter syndrome except?

Q324Medium

All of the following are true about Bartter syndrome except?

Q325Medium

A 57-year-old male is admitted to the hospital for a suspected kidney infection (likely pyelonephritis). The patient is placed on intravenous antibiotic therapy but continues to have a temperature of 103°F after 3 days of therapy. The urine culture grows lactose-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli which are pan drug-sensitive. On examination, he appears ill and has marked left flank tenderness. Ultrasound depicts a specific finding. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Q326Medium

A 24-year-old man has a urine analysis that is positive for blood. The microscopic examination of the urine is negative for casts or red blood cells. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Q327Easy

What is the most common cause of renal papillary necrosis?

Q328Easy

Normal anion gap metabolic acidosis can occur in which of the following conditions?

Q329Medium

Which of the following statements about kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) is false?

Q330Medium

Which of the following is seen in nephrotic syndrome?

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