Question 1

Which of the following is highly recommended by the American College of Radiology in the diagnosis of renovascular hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  CTA of the kidneys 
B)  Abdominal CT with and without contrast 
C)  Abdominal MR with and without contrast 
D)  MRA of the kidneys 
A)  CTA of the kidneys 
B)  Abdominal CT with and without contrast 
C)  Abdominal MR with and without contrast 
D)  MRA of the kidneys D

Question 2

The American College of Radiology's imaging modality of choice for a patient presenting with an acute onset of flank pain or other symptoms that suggest the presence of renal calculi is

Accepted Answer

A)  CT stone study. 
B)  abdominal CT with and without contrast. 
C)  abdominal MR with and without contrast. 
D)  renal sonogram. 
A)  CT stone study. 
B)  abdominal CT with and without contrast. 
C)  abdominal MR with and without contrast. 
D)  renal sonogram. A

Question 3

Renal cell carcinoma often metastasizes to the chest, so often a chest radiograph is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Serious adverse effects typically accompany the injection of urographic contrast agents are most common in elderly

Accepted Answer

A)  black females. 
B)  white females. 
C)  black males. 
D)  white males. 
A)  black females. 
B)  white females. 
C)  black males. 
D)  white males.

Question 5

Vesicoureteral reflux is the backward flow of urine out of the bladder and into the urethra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is estimated that more than half of people at age 50 have renal cysts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following examinations are recommended for staging and follow-up of renal cell carcinoma by The American College of Radiology?
1)Abdominal CT with and without contrast
2)Abdominal MRI with and without contrast
3)Renal ultrasound

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 8

Which laboratory test is used to determine the urinary system's ability to break down nitrogenous compounds from proteins to produce urea nitrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  BUN 
B)  Serum creatinine 
C)  GFR 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  BUN 
B)  Serum creatinine 
C)  GFR 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Intermittent pain associated with the movement of renal calculi is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  neurogenic bladder. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  renal colic. 
D)  pneumatic lithotripsy. 
A)  neurogenic bladder. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  renal colic. 
D)  pneumatic lithotripsy.

Question 10

The cure rate for Stage I-III Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)is 95%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a waste product derived from a breakdown of a compound normally found in muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  BUN 
B)  Serum creatinine 
C)  GFR 
D)  Urine 
A)  BUN 
B)  Serum creatinine 
C)  GFR 
D)  Urine

Question 12

Renal cell carcinoma is a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  adenocarcinoma. 
B)  sarcoma. 
C)  epithelioma. 
D)  glioma. 
A)  adenocarcinoma. 
B)  sarcoma. 
C)  epithelioma. 
D)  glioma.

Question 13

What type of catheter connects the renal pelvis to the outside of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nephrostomy tube 
B)  Ureteral stent 
C)  Foley catheter 
D)  Suprapubic catheter 
A)  Nephrostomy tube 
B)  Ureteral stent 
C)  Foley catheter 
D)  Suprapubic catheter

Question 14

A congenital, familial kidney disorder that may be classified as either autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant is

Accepted Answer

A)  renal agenesis. 
B)  polycystic kidney disease. 
C)  crossed ectopy. 
D)  medullary sponge kidney. 
A)  renal agenesis. 
B)  polycystic kidney disease. 
C)  crossed ectopy. 
D)  medullary sponge kidney.

Question 15

The congenital absence of a kidney is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  renal agenesis. 
B)  renal aplasia. 
C)  compensatory hypertrophy. 
D)  More than one of the above. 
A)  renal agenesis. 
B)  renal aplasia. 
C)  compensatory hypertrophy. 
D)  More than one of the above.

Question 16

An obstructive disorder of the urinary system that causes dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces with urine is

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerulonephritis. 
B)  hydronephrosis. 
C)  hematuria. 
D)  nephrosclerosis. 
A)  glomerulonephritis. 
B)  hydronephrosis. 
C)  hematuria. 
D)  nephrosclerosis.

Question 17

Which of the following predisposing conditions may increase the risk of an adverse reaction to an iodinated contrast agent?
1)Dehydration
2)Heart disease
3)Asthma

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3 
A)  1 and 2 only 
B)  1 and 3 only 
C)  2 and 3 only 
D)  1, 2, and 3

Question 18

The retention of urea in the blood is termed pyuria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Normally, the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys should be _____ mL/min/1.73 m² or greater.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  90 
A)  30 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  90

Question 20

Congenital anomalies of the urinary system are often evaluated in the fetus using which of the following modalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  Radiography 
D)  Sonography 
A)  CT 
B)  MRI 
C)  Radiography 
D)  Sonography

Which of the following is highly recommended by the American College of Radiology in the diagnosis of renovascular hypertension?

The American College of Radiology's imaging modality of choice for a patient presenting with an acute onset of flank pain or other symptoms that suggest the presence of renal calculi is

Renal cell carcinoma often metastasizes to the chest, so often a chest radiograph is recommended.

Serious adverse effects typically accompany the injection of urographic contrast agents are most common in elderly

Vesicoureteral reflux is the backward flow of urine out of the bladder and into the urethra.

It is estimated that more than half of people at age 50 have renal cysts.

Which of the following examinations are recommended for staging and follow-up of renal cell carcinoma by The American College of Radiology? 1)Abdominal CT with and without contrast 2)Abdominal MRI with and without contrast 3)Renal ultrasound

Which laboratory test is used to determine the urinary system's ability to break down nitrogenous compounds from proteins to produce urea nitrogen?

Intermittent pain associated with the movement of renal calculi is termed

The cure rate for Stage I-III Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)is 95%.

Which of the following is a waste product derived from a breakdown of a compound normally found in muscle tissue?

Renal cell carcinoma is a type of

What type of catheter connects the renal pelvis to the outside of the body?

A congenital, familial kidney disorder that may be classified as either autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant is

The congenital absence of a kidney is termed

An obstructive disorder of the urinary system that causes dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces with urine is

Which of the following predisposing conditions may increase the risk of an adverse reaction to an iodinated contrast agent? 1)Dehydration 2)Heart disease 3)Asthma

The retention of urea in the blood is termed pyuria.

Normally, the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys should be _____ mL/min/1.73 m² or greater.

Congenital anomalies of the urinary system are often evaluated in the fetus using which of the following modalities?

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Exam 7: Urinary System

Which of the following is highly recommended by the American College of Radiology in the diagnosis of renovascular hypertension?

The American College of Radiology's imaging modality of choice for a patient presenting with an acute onset of flank pain or other symptoms that suggest the presence of renal calculi is

Renal cell carcinoma often metastasizes to the chest, so often a chest radiograph is recommended.

Serious adverse effects typically accompany the injection of urographic contrast agents are most common in elderly

Vesicoureteral reflux is the backward flow of urine out of the bladder and into the urethra.

It is estimated that more than half of people at age 50 have renal cysts.

Which of the following examinations are recommended for staging and follow-up of renal cell carcinoma by The American College of Radiology? 1)Abdominal CT with and without contrast 2)Abdominal MRI with and without contrast 3)Renal ultrasound

Which laboratory test is used to determine the urinary system's ability to break down nitrogenous compounds from proteins to produce urea nitrogen?

Intermittent pain associated with the movement of renal calculi is termed

The cure rate for Stage I-III Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)is 95%.

Which of the following is a waste product derived from a breakdown of a compound normally found in muscle tissue?

Renal cell carcinoma is a type of

What type of catheter connects the renal pelvis to the outside of the body?

A congenital, familial kidney disorder that may be classified as either autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant is

The congenital absence of a kidney is termed

An obstructive disorder of the urinary system that causes dilatation of the renal pelvis and calyces with urine is

Which of the following predisposing conditions may increase the risk of an adverse reaction to an iodinated contrast agent? 1)Dehydration 2)Heart disease 3)Asthma

The retention of urea in the blood is termed pyuria.

Normally, the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys should be _____ mL/min/1.73 m² or greater.

Congenital anomalies of the urinary system are often evaluated in the fetus using which of the following modalities?

Introduction to Pathology

Skeletal System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System

Hepatobiliary System

Central Nervous System

Hemopoietic System

Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Traumatic Disease

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