Physical Examination for CKD Diagnosis

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What type of antibodies are suggestive of Goodpasture syndrome?

  • Antiphospholipid antibodies
  • Antithrombin antibodies
  • Antiglomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) antibodies (correct)
  • Protein C antibodies

Which of the following serologies may be related to some glomerular diseases?

  • Hepatitis B and C, HIV, and VDRL (correct)
  • Hepatitis A and B, and VDRL
  • HIV and VDRL
  • Hepatitis C and HIV

What is included in the hypercoagulable workup?

  • Antiphospholipid antibodies, Factor V Leiden, and protein C
  • Antithrombin, protein C, and protein S
  • Protein S, Factor V Leiden, and antiphospholipid antibodies
  • Antithrombin, protein C, protein S, Factor V Leiden, and antiphospholipid antibodies (correct)

What physical exam finding could be indicative of ototoxicity or some kidney specific diseases?

<p>Hearing loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common finding in patients with CKD?

<p>Hypertension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant integumentary finding in patients with CKD?

<p>Rashes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible neurologic finding in patients with CKD?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is assessment for cardiovascular bruits important in patients with CKD?

<p>To evaluate renovascular disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible musculoskeletal finding in patients with CKD?

<p>Neuromuscular irritability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible pulmonary finding in patients with CKD?

<p>Pleural effusions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient with end-stage kidney disease is experiencing abdominal pain and tenderness. What could be a possible cause of this?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential finding in a patient with end-stage kidney disease during a cardiac examination?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a physical examination, what is a potential finding in a patient with end-stage kidney disease who has a vascular access infection?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient with end-stage kidney disease is experiencing respiratory symptoms. What is a potential finding during a respiratory examination?

<p>Rales and crackles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential finding in a patient with end-stage kidney disease during a neurologic examination?

<p>Ophthalmoplegia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient with end-stage kidney disease is experiencing skin symptoms. What is a potential finding during a skin examination?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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