Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) Quiz

What does Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) refer to?

• A) A cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland

• B) A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland

• C) A urinary tract infection in males

• D) A medical condition affecting the kidneys

Which of the following is a symptom of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

• A) Constantly needing to urinate and an inability to completely empty the bladder

• B) Frequent nosebleeds

• C) High blood pressure

• D) Loss of appetite

Proteinuria refers to:

• A normal amount of proteins excreted in the urine.

• An excess amount of proteins excreted in the urine.

• A deficiency of proteins in the blood.

• The presence of proteins in the nephron tubules.

Proteinuria is most commonly associated with:

• Low blood pressure.

• Healthy glomerulus function.

• Chronic high blood pressure.

• Excessive water intake.

How can proteinuria be detected?

• Through a blood sample.

• Through a urine sample.

• By measuring blood pressure.

• By a physical examination of the kidneys.

What are kidney stones?

• Soft mineral deposits that form outside the kidneys

• Hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys

• Organic growths that form in the urinary tract

• Bacterial infections that occur in the kidneys

What can cause the formation of crystals in the kidneys leading to kidney stones?

• Too much liquid in the body

• Too much organic waste product and too little liquid to remove it

• An excess of blood cells in the urinary tract

• Insufficient mineral waste in the bloodstream

What is the average functionality percentage of a kidney transplanted from a living donor?

• 55%

• 75%

• 97%

• 100%

What is the main advantage of a live donor kidney transplant over a deceased donor kidney transplant?

• The kidney does not need to be attached to the iliac blood vessels

• The kidney has a higher functionality percentage

• The recipient faces a higher risk of organ rejection

• The surgery is less complex

What does light colored urine typically indicate?

• Dehydration

• Urinary tract infection

• High blood sugar levels

• Good hydration levels