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What is the most accurate indicator of renal function?
What is the most accurate indicator of renal function?
- Protein in urine
- Glucose in urine
- Creatinine clearance (correct)
- Urine color changes
Which radiological procedure requires a full bladder for optimal results?
Which radiological procedure requires a full bladder for optimal results?
- CT scan
- MRI
- Intravenous urography (IVP)
- Ultrasonography (correct)
What is the purpose of injecting a radioisotope for nuclear scans in renal evaluation?
What is the purpose of injecting a radioisotope for nuclear scans in renal evaluation?
- To evaluate hypertension
- To detect protein in urine
- To monitor glucose levels in urine
- To differentiate renal cysts from tumors (correct)
Which diagnostic evaluation method involves the administration of a radiopaque contrast agent IV to visualize the upper and lower urinary system?
Which diagnostic evaluation method involves the administration of a radiopaque contrast agent IV to visualize the upper and lower urinary system?
What do renal function tests, as mentioned in Table 43-5, primarily measure?
What do renal function tests, as mentioned in Table 43-5, primarily measure?
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance for assessing the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance for assessing the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the main purpose of intravenous urography (IVP) in diagnostic evaluation?
What is the main purpose of intravenous urography (IVP) in diagnostic evaluation?
What should be done if a urine specimen cannot be sent directly to the lab for examination?
What should be done if a urine specimen cannot be sent directly to the lab for examination?
Which diagnostic study requires a scintillation camera placed behind the kidney with the patient in a supine, prone, or seated position?
Which diagnostic study requires a scintillation camera placed behind the kidney with the patient in a supine, prone, or seated position?
What is the purpose of ultrasonography in diagnostic evaluation?
What is the purpose of ultrasonography in diagnostic evaluation?
What is the primary function of the renal and urinary systems?
What is the primary function of the renal and urinary systems?
Where is the nephron found in the kidney?
Where is the nephron found in the kidney?
What is the normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the capacity of an adult bladder?
What is the capacity of an adult bladder?
Which structure in the kidney is responsible for the reabsorption of substances from the filtrate?
Which structure in the kidney is responsible for the reabsorption of substances from the filtrate?
What is the volume of normal adult urine output per day?
What is the volume of normal adult urine output per day?
Which component of the renal and urinary systems is responsible for regulating acid-base balance?
Which component of the renal and urinary systems is responsible for regulating acid-base balance?
What is the main function of the ureters in the urinary system?
What is the main function of the ureters in the urinary system?
Which structure in the nephron consists of a capillary network with a semi-permeable membrane that allows filtration of blood?
Which structure in the nephron consists of a capillary network with a semi-permeable membrane that allows filtration of blood?
What is the primary function of vitamin D synthesis in its active form by the kidneys?
What is the primary function of vitamin D synthesis in its active form by the kidneys?
