NSG 5003 Pathophysiology Review Questions 4 (latest) – South University (A grade) | NSG5003 Pathophysiology Review Questions 4 (latest)

NSG 5003 Pathophysiology Review Questions 4 (latest) – South University (A grade) Pathophysiology Review Questions 4 Renal cell carcinoma, classified as clear cell tumors, arises from epithelial cells in which structure? a. Proximal tubule c. Nephron b. Distal tubule d. Glomerulus Bladder cancer is associated with the gene mutation of which gene? a. c-erbB2 b. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) c. TP53 d. myc What is the most common cause of uncomplicated urinary tract infections? a. Staphylococcus c. Proteus b. Klebsiella d. Escherichia coli Which differentiating sign is required to make the diagnosis of pyelonephritis from that of cystitis? a. Difficulty starting the stream of urine b. Spasmodic pain that radiates to the groin c. Increased glomerular filtration rate d. Urinalysis confirmation of white blood cell casts Considering host defense mechanisms, which element in the urine is bacteriostatic? a. High pH (alkaline urine) c. High glucose b. High urea d. High calcium Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old individual? a. Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort b. Dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain c. Hematuria and flank pain d. Pyuria, urgency, and frequency Pyelonephritis is usually caused by which type of organism? a. Bacteria c. Viruses b. Fungi d. Parasites Which abnormal laboratory value is found in glomerular disorders? a. Elevated creatinine concentration c. Elevated immunoglobulin A (IgA) b. Low blood urea nitrogen (BUN) d. Low serum complement Which glomerular lesion is characterized by thickening of the glomerular capillary wall with immune deposition of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and C3? a. Proliferative c. Mesangial b. Membranous d. Crescentic Goodpasture syndrome is an example of which of the following? a. Antiglomerular basement membrane disease b. Acute glomerulonephritis c. Chronic glomerulonephritis d. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy A patient exhibits symptoms including hematuria with red blood cell casts and proteinuria exceeding 3 to 5 g/day, with albumin as the major protein. These data suggest the presence of which disorder? a. Cystitis c. Glomerulonephritis b. Chronic pyelonephritis d. Nephrotic syndrome