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A patient is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of hematuria. To make a
differential diagnosis, which of the following questions should be asked?
A. "Do you have a history of liver disease?"
B. "What medications are you currently taking?"
C. "Have you noticed swelling in your ankles?"
D. "Do you have an autoimmune condition?"
B. "What medications are you currently taking?"
The result of the patient's 24-hour urine for protein was 4.2 g/day. The clinician
should take which of the following actions?
A. Repeat the test.
B. Refer to a nephrologist.
C. Measure the serum protein.
D. Obtain a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine.
B. Refer to a nephrologist.
The clinician is speaking with Bernadette, who has recently been diagnosed
with urinary incontinence. She has had this condition for a number of years,
she is 5 feet 5 inches, and she weighs 140 pounds. Which of the following
should the health-care provider be aware of?
A. It is uncommon that Bernadette has this condition because she is female.
B. Most patients should wait 3 months for follow-up after diagnosis.
C. Since Bernadette has a regular body mass index, she probably has a
positive body image.
D. Bernadette may be suffering from depression and may need a psychiatric
consult.
D. Bernadette may be suffering from depression and may need a psychiatric
consult.
A patient is seen in the clinic with hematuria confirmed on microscopic
examination. The clinician should inquire about the ingestion of which of these
substances that might be the cause of hematuria?
A. NSAIDs
B. Rhubarb
C. Vitamin A
D. Red meat
A. NSAIDs