Medicine Practice

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Module 09 — Acute Kidney Injury, CKD & Urinary Syndromes

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Question 01 • Single best answer

Why compare creatinine with previous results?

A. Every single value identifies the exact cause B. Baseline results never matter C. Creatinine measures only urine infection D. Change and chronicity help interpret renal dysfunction

Question 02 • Single best answer

When is estimated GFR less reliable?

A. Only when kidney function is stable B. Only in a printed report C. Never D. During rapidly changing kidney function

Question 03 • Single best answer

Which broad categories organize AKI causes?

A. Only anemia and rash B. Reduced perfusion, intrinsic injury and obstruction C. Only viral and fungal D. Only acute and painful

Question 04 • Single best answer

Can significant AKI occur with maintained urine output?

A. No B. Only if all tests are normal C. Yes D. Only after recovery

Question 05 • Single best answer

Hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension and declining function suggest which process?

A. Uncomplicated indigestion B. Isolated ear disease C. Possible glomerular inflammation D. Normal renal ageing in every case

Question 06 • Single best answer

Heavy proteinuria, low albumin and edema suggest what?

A. A definitive single cause without testing B. Isolated cystitis only C. A nephrotic syndrome pattern D. Normal hydration

Question 07 • Single best answer

What duration generally establishes chronicity for CKD abnormalities?

A. One hour B. One isolated emergency result C. More than three months D. One day in every case

Question 08 • Single best answer

Which finding may require urgent renal replacement assessment?

A. Refractory pulmonary edema with renal failure B. An isolated stable scar C. Mild thirst alone D. A normal potassium

Question 09 • Single best answer

Why assess for urinary obstruction in AKI?

A. It never affects both kidneys B. It is excluded by every normal temperature C. It cannot occur without severe pain D. It can be a reversible cause requiring relief

Question 10 • Single best answer

Should every positive urine culture without symptoms receive antibiotics?

A. Yes universally B. No; indications depend on the clinical context C. Yes indefinitely D. Yes without reviewing collection quality