BPH
What are the two main groups of symptoms associated with BPH?
A) Irritative and obstructive
B) Acute and chronic
C) Urinary and systemic
D) Primary and secondary Answer:
A) Irritative and obstructive
What is a key assessment for developing the plan of care for a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI)?
a) Daily weights
b) Blood pressure readings
c) Neurological checks
d) Respiratory rate monitoring
Answer: a) Daily weights
Which of the following is a key measure to prevent or delay the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD)? a) Increasing protein intake
b) Reducing fluid intake
c) Blood pressure control
d) Avoiding exercise
Answer: c) Blood pressure control
Which of the following is often the first symptom that a patient with BPH notices?
A) Dysuria
B) Nocturia
C) Urgency
D) Hematuria
Answer: B) Nocturia
Which of the following is NOT a typical manifestation of infection in a patient with AKI?
a) Fever
b) Malaise
c) Leukocytosis
d) Pronounced febrile response
Answer: d) Pronounced febrile response
What psychological change is commonly observed in patients with CKD?
a) Increased socialization
b) Improved cognitive function
c) Emotional lability
d) Enhanced concentration
Answer: c) Emotional lability
Which diagnostic test is used to estimate the prostate size, symmetry, and consistency in BPH?
A) Urinalysis
B) PSA blood test
C) Digital rectal examination
D) Transrectal ultrasound
Answer: C) Digital rectal examination
Why is careful consideration of antibiotic dosage important in patients with AKI?
a) To prevent allergic reactions
b) To enhance drug effectiveness
c) Because the kidneys are the main route of excretion for many antibiotics
d) To reduce gastrointestinal side effects
Answer: c) Because the kidneys are the main route of excretion for many antibiotics
Which group is experiencing the most rapid increase in CKD incidence in the United States?
a) Children
b) Young adults
c) Middle-aged adults
d) Older adults
Answer: d) Older adults
In BPH, the prostate is typically:
A) Asymmetrically enlarged and soft
B) Symmetrically enlarged, firm, and smooth
C) Irregularly shaped and hard
D) Shrunken and calcified
Answer: B) Symmetrically enlarged, firm, and smooth
What is a crucial factor in determining therapy and daily fluid volume replacement in AKI?
a) Blood urea nitrogen levels
b) Daily monitoring of urine output
c) Serum creatinine levels
d) Electrolyte balance
Answer: b) Daily monitoring of urine output
What should patients with CKD be advised to avoid?
a) Over-the-counter NSAIDs
b) Vitamin C supplements
c) Low-sodium foods
d) Regular exercise
Answer: a) Over-the-counter NSAIDs
Which of the following is an obstructive symptom of BPH?
A) Urinary frequency
B) Urgency
C) Dysuria
D) Decrease in the caliber and force of the urinary stream
Answer: D) Decrease in the caliber and force of the urinary stream
Which of the following is an important assessment for a patient receiving dialysis for AKI?
a) Checking the access site for inflammation and exudate
b) Monitoring for changes in hair texture
c) Assessing for changes in eye color
d) Evaluating the patient's sense of smell
Answer: a) Checking the access site for inflammation and exudate
Which of the following is an important aspect of care for CKD patients?
a) Encouraging high-protein diets
b) Limiting fluid intake to 500mL daily
c) Regular meetings with a dietitian
d) Avoiding all forms of physical activity
Answer: c) Regular meetings with a dietitian