Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis and Kidney Damage Quiz
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What is the second most common cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) after diabetic nephropathy?

  • Chronic nephrosclerosis
  • Arteriolosclerosis
  • Interstitial fibrosis
  • Hypertensive nephrosclerosis (correct)
  • Which population has a fivefold higher frequency of hypertensive nephrosclerosis compared to whites?

  • Native Americans
  • Hispanics
  • Asians
  • African Americans (correct)
  • What gene is associated with a substantial explanation for the increased burden of ESRD among African Americans?

  • BRCA1
  • HER2
  • EGFR
  • APOL1 (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for progression to end-stage kidney disease?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is usually inferred as the diagnosis of chronic nephrosclerosis without a biopsy?

    <p>Arteriolosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with hypertension, microhematuria, and moderate proteinuria, what is typically seen in kidney biopsies?

    <p><strong>Immune deposits</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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