Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology Study Guide

6. In which of the following conditions is the kidney functioning below 10 percent? a. Acute kidney failure b. Third stage chronic kidney failure c. Fourth stage chronic kidney failure d. End stage renal disease 7. Which infection of the renal system is characterized by inflammation of the filters of the kidney? a. Glomerulonephritis b. Cystitis c. Urinary tract infection d. Pyelonephritis 8. In which of the following renal disorders does urine get concentrated such that minerals crystallize and stick together? a. Cystitis b. Neoplasia of kidney c. Urinary tract infection d. Kidney stones 9. The crystallized stones formed from the concentration of urine are termed as ____________. a. Kidney stones b. Bladder stones c. Cystitis d. Neurogenic bladder disease 10. Which imbalance of electrolytes happens in the case of chronic renal failure? a. Decrease in potassium b. Increase in calcium c. Increase in magnesium d. Decrease in phosphate The answer key is found on page 131.

Chapter Five Practice Exam 1. The imbalance caused due to excessive increase in the bicarbonate in the blood is known as ____________. a. Metabolic alkalosis b. Respiratory alkalosis c. Metabolic acidosis d. Respiratory acidosis 2. Hyperkalemia is the imbalance caused due to excessive ____________ in ____________ from the blood. a. Decrease, potassium b. Decrease, sodium c. Increase, potassium d. Increase, sodium 3. Which is a valid compensatory response for the acid base disorder created due to metabolic alkalosis? a. Decrease in HCO 3 - b. Increase in HCO 3 - c. Decrease in PCO 2 d. Increase in PCO 2 4. Which of the following kidney diseases is termed as obstructive renal failure? a. Chronic renal failure b. Prerenal failure c. Postrenal failure d. Intrarenal failure 5. In which of the following kinds of dialysis is arteriovenous fistula used as vascular access for the purpose of filtration? a. Peritoneal b. Hemodialyzer c. Continuous ambulatory d. Continuous cycler-assisted dialysis

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