Терапия и хирургия: нервная, эндокринная системы и почки: лист заданий с ответами

Where is a transplanted kidney usually placed?

1. AIn the chest, next to the heart
2. BIn the lower abdomen, in the iliac fossa
3. CIn the original kidney position at the back
4. DJust under the skin of the arm

Which features suggest pyelonephritis rather than simple cystitis?

1. AUrine that smells slightly stronger
2. BPassing urine more often at night only
3. CFever, rigors and pain in the loin
4. DMild burning on passing urine only

What is stress urinary incontinence?

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

What is the dexamethasone suppression test used for?

1. ATo measure kidney function
2. BTo help diagnose Cushing's syndrome
3. CTo diagnose diabetes insipidus
4. DTo check thyroid function

For which patient with migraine would the nurse question an order for sumatriptan?

1. AA patient who also has asthma
2. BA patient with well-controlled hypothyroidism
3. CA patient with a history of angina
4. DA patient with an allergy to penicillin

Why must Parkinson's medicines be given on time in hospital?

1. ALate doses can soon cause stiffness, falls and poor swallowing
2. BLate doses build up in the blood and cause an overdose
3. CLate doses cause the patient to develop high blood glucose
4. DGiving them on time prevents the disease from getting worse

A patient who had pituitary surgery has fatigue and feels cold. TSH is low, and free T4 is low. What is the most likely cause?

1. ASecondary hypothyroidism
2. BHyperthyroidism from Graves' disease
3. CPrimary hypothyroidism from thyroid failure
4. DOver-replacement with levothyroxine

Six weeks after a kidney transplant, a patient has a fever, tenderness over the graft, less urine and a rising creatinine. What is most likely?

1. ADehydration that needs only more oral fluids and rest
2. BAcute rejection, needing urgent transplant team review
3. CA normal finding as the kidney settles in
4. DA side effect of sun exposure