15 Questions
Which of the following can cause oliguria?
Hyperglycemia
What is the most likely cause of polyuria?
Excess fluid intake
What does the presence of RBC casts in urine suggest?
Glomerular bleeding
Which condition can lead to anuria?
Total urinary obstruction
What is the main characteristic of hematuria?
Microscopically bleeding
Which organ disorder can cause bleeding in the renal tract?
Clotting disorders
Which condition is indicated by the presence of recurrent gross hematuria associated with respiratory tract infection?
IgA nephropathy
What is the cause of red or black urine in the presence of a positive dipstick test but no red blood cells on microscopy?
ALKAPTONURIA
In the presence of abnormal concentration of proteins in the urine, what makes the urine froth easily?
Albuminuria
What does the presence of albumin in the urine indicate?
Glomerular disease
Which type of renal pathophysiology is related to perfusion problems causing low blood pressure?
Pre-renal
What mainly causes obstruction of the ureter, urinary bladder, and urethra in post-renal pathophysiology?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Which clinical condition is characterized by a collection of signs and symptoms resulting from damage to the glomerular filtration barrier in the kidneys?
Nephrotic syndrome
In which stage of glomerular disease is albuminuria seen?
Early stages of glomerular disease
What characterizes orthostatic proteinuria?
No protein during the day
This quiz covers general notes on the pathophysiology of the renal system, focusing on disorders of urine volume including anuria, oliguria, and polyuria. It also outlines the causes of these disorders such as excess fluid intake, hyperglycemia, diabetes insipidus, and certain drugs.
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