Werkblad Medisch-chirurgisch: neurologie, endocrinologie en nieren met antwoorden

What is an early sign of kidney damage from diabetes?

1. ABlood in the urine that is visible
2. BA very low blood urea level
3. CPain felt in both kidneys at night
4. DSmall amounts of albumin in the urine

What is stress urinary incontinence?

1. ALeaking after a sudden, strong urge to pass urine
2. BBeing unable to reach the toilet in time due to poor mobility
3. CConstant dribbling from an overfull bladder
4. DLeaking urine when coughing, sneezing or lifting

What happens in multiple sclerosis?

1. AA virus destroys the nerves in the arms and legs
2. BMotor nerve cells slowly die without any inflammation
3. CAntibodies block signals at the junction between nerve and muscle
4. DThe immune system damages myelin in the brain and spinal cord

Before a haemodialysis catheter is used, why is the lock solution withdrawn from each lumen?

1. AIt contains the patient's urine
2. BIt contains concentrated anticoagulant
3. CIt contains air that keeps the line open
4. DIt contains a strong antibiotic that must be kept

A patient with Conn's syndrome starts spironolactone. Which blood test should the nurse watch most closely?

1. AGlucose
2. BAmylase
3. CCalcium
4. DPotassium

For which patient would the nurse question an order for pioglitazone?

1. AA patient with heart failure
2. BA patient with hypothyroidism
3. CA patient with an allergy to latex
4. DA patient with asthma

A patient with nephrotic syndrome suddenly has loin pain, blood in the urine and a rise in creatinine. What is a likely cause?

1. ARenal vein thrombosis
2. BToo much dietary protein
3. CA simple bladder infection
4. DNormal fluctuation in the disease

Why might a frail 88-year-old with type 2 diabetes have a less strict HbA1c target?

1. ABecause diabetes cannot damage older people
2. BBecause older people cannot use any glucose medicines
3. CTo save money on blood tests and drugs
4. DTo reduce the risk of hypos, falls and confusion