Kidney Function Quiz

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Which of the following is a risk factor for prostate cancer?

Being underweight

Being a non-smoker

Having a family history of breast cancer

Being African American (correct)

What is a common diagnostic test for heart failure?

Electrocardiogram (ECG) (correct)

Urinalysis

Blood glucose test

Blood pressure measurement

Which type of heart failure is most commonly caused by ischemic heart disease?

Diastolic failure

Systolic failure

Right-sided cardiac failure

Left-sided cardiac failure (correct)

What is the role of androgens in prostate cancer progression?

They play a central role in prostate cancer progression Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) as a screening tool?

It is not cancer-specific and can be elevated due to factors like BPH or prostatitis Signup and view all the answers

What are common treatments for localized prostate cancer?

Radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy Signup and view all the answers

What may cause irregular hard nodules in the bladder or obstruction in the urethra in prostate cancer?

Bone metastases Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of reducing testosterone levels in advanced metastatic carcinoma?

It temporarily shrinks the cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the most correct statement about heart failure?

It can be categorized into systolic failure, diastolic failure, or a mix of both Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk factor for prostate cancer related to family history?

Having a parent with prostate cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT increase risk of developing thyroid orbitopathy?

Steroid intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for mild cases of lid retraction?

Lubrication & lid taping Signup and view all the answers

What is the management for proptosis with sight loss (optic nerve involvement)?

Steroids, radiotherapy, decompression Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for restrictive myopathy causing persistent diplopia in primary gaze or when reading?

Surgery, botox Signup and view all the answers

How is surgical decompression of proptosis performed?

Removal of bone and orbital fat Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for EOM (extraocular muscle) involvement in thyroid orbitopathy?

Surgery, botox Signup and view all the answers

What is the management for corneal involvement in thyroid orbitopathy?

Steroids, radiotherapy, decompression Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for proptosis without sight loss?

NSAIDs, steroids, elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for soft tissue involvement in thyroid orbitopathy?

NSAIDs, steroids, elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for thyroid orbitopathy with only signs and no symptoms?

No treatment indicated Signup and view all the answers