10 Questions
What does a specific gravity >1.023 indicate in urinalysis?
Urine concentration and excludes intrinsic renal disease
Which condition is associated with selective proteinuria and excellent response to steroids?
Minimal change disease (MCD)
What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in Caucasian adults?
Membranous nephropathy
What is the characteristic response to steroids in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)?
Poor response to steroids; progresses to chronic renal failure
What is the association of minimal change disease (MCD) with Hodgkin lymphoma?
May be associated with Hodgkin lymphoma
Which esophageal disorder presents with painful hematemesis?
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
What is the most common cause of death in cirrhosis?
Esophageal Varices
Which esophageal disorder is characterized by an outpouching of pharyngeal mucosa through an acquired defect in the muscular wall?
Zenker diverticulum
Which esophageal disorder is due to damaged ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus?
Achalasia
What causes Boerhaave syndrome?
Severe vomiting
Test your knowledge of renal and urinary tract disorders with this quiz on specific gravity and urinalysis. Evaluate your understanding of urine concentration and dilution, and learn how specific gravity can indicate intrinsic renal disease.
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