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Multiple Choice Questions On Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
An organ or structure that is not a component of the urinary system is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenal gland (endocrine) isn't urinary, unlike urethra, bladder, ureter. This excludes non-urinary organs, vital for system definition, contrasting with excretory components.
Question 2 of 5
The location of the kidneys in relationship to the peritoneal lining of the abdominal cavity is referred to as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidneys are retroperitoneal (behind peritoneum), not retroabdominal, posterior (general), or dorsal (back). This positions kidneys, key for surgery, contrasting with vague terms.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following scenarios is administration of calcium unwise with hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rhabdomyolysis with hyperkalemia risks hypercalcemia muscle breakdown releases calcium, making IV calcium unwise (e.g., worsens arrhythmias). Nephrotoxic ATN (e.g., drugs) and ischemic ATN (e.g., shock) need calcium to stabilize membranes safe. Glomerulonephritis rarely alters calcium calcium helps. Rhabdomyolysis's calcium surge distinguishes it, key to avoiding iatrogenic harm, unlike ATN or glomerular scenarios where calcium corrects potassium effects.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a recommended regimen for treatment of UTI in the non pregnant woman?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitrofurantoin 50 mg QID for 5 days isn't standard dose is low (typically 100 mg), and 3-day courses suffice for uncomplicated UTI, not recommended. Trimethoprim 300 mg daily, Augmentin duo BD, and cephalexin 500 mg BD for 5 days align effective options. Nitrofurantoin's dosing/duration distinguishes it, key to guideline adherence, unlike appropriate regimens.
Question 5 of 5
Which group of people are unlikely to need treatment for their asymptomatic bacteriuria - assuming their renal tracts are normal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-pregnant women with normal tracts don't need asymptomatic bacteriuria treatment no progression risk (e.g., unlike pyelonephritis). Pregnant women require it fetal/renal risk. Young children need clearance developmental impact. Men under 60 suggest obstruction treat underlying. Non-pregnant women's low risk distinguishes it, key to avoiding overtreatment, unlike high-risk groups.