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WorksheetsGPM Exam 1 Review (part 2)
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
What is the normal range for potassium? *WITH UNITS*
0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL
3.5 - 5 mg/dL
0.6 - 1.2 mEq/L
3.5 - 5 mEq/L
8 - 23 mEq/L
Which of the following are roles of potassium?
maintaining ICF osmolality and volume
maintaining ECF osmolality and volume
transmitting nerve and other chemical impulses
skeletal and smooth muscle function
hormone secretion
Which of the following are regulators of the sodium-potassium ATPase?
insulin
catecholamines
vasopressin
aldosterone
glucagon
What is important to remember about hypokalemia?
decreased neuromuscular excitability
peak T waves
inverted T waves
caused by diuretics via renal loss
hyperreflexia
What is important to remember about hyperkalemia?
increased neuromuscular excitability
peak T waves
inverted T waves
bradycardia
hyperreflexia
What is the normal range for potassium? *WITH UNITS*
(a)
What is the normal range for calcium? *WITH UNITS*
0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL
8.5 - 10.5 mg/dL
22 - 26 mEq/L
8.5 - 10.5 mEq/L
8 - 23 mEq/L
Calcium functions include which of the following:
blood clotting
hormone secretion
bone structure and teeth
muscle contraction
cell metabolism
What are the main causes of hypocalcemia? *BASED ON WHAT WAS DISCUSSED IN CLASS*
inadequate dairy
excessive dietary phosphorous
hyperparathyroidism
intestinal malabsorption
vitamin A deficiency
Signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia include:
glaucoma
prolonged QT
spasms and cramps
fatigue and irritability
nausea/vomiting
What are the main causes of hypercalcemia?
hyperparathyroidism
cancer
metabolic acidosis
oliguria
hypoaldosteronism
Signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia include:
altered mental status
shortened QT
spasms and cramps
polyuria and polydipsia
nausea/vomiting
What is the normal range for calcium? *WITH UNITS*
(a)
What is the normal range for phosphate? *WITH UNITS*
(a)
What is the main cause of hypophosphatemia?
hyperrreflexia
cerebral edema
refeeding syndrome
osmotic demyelination
rhabdomyolysis
Signs and symptoms of hypophosphatemia include:
irritability
rhabdomyolysis
hypoxia
bradycardia
hyperreflexia
Hyperphosphatemia occurs less frequently than hypophosphatemia but causes of hyperphosphatemia include:
refeeding syndrome
phosphate supplements
vasopressin
rhabdomyolysis
acute or chronic renal failure
Signs and symptoms of hyperphosphatemia include:
tissue calcification
diminished deep tendon reflexes
hyperreflexia
hypocalcemia
diarrhea
What is the normal range for phosphate? *WITH UNITS*
3 - 4.5 mg/dL
3.5 - 5 mEq/L
0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL
3 - 4.5 mEq/L
1.25 - 2.2 mEq/L
What is the normal range for magnesium? *WITH UNITS*
3 - 4.5 mg/dL
0.6 - 1.2 mEq/L
1.45 - 2.2 mg/dL
3.5 - 5 mEq/L
1.45 - 2.2 mEq/L
Signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia include:
torsades de pointes
rhabdomyolysis
hyperreflexia
hypoxia
diminished deep tendon reflexes
Signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia include:
torsades de pointes
rhabdomyolysis
hyperreflexia
muscle weakness
diminished deep tendon reflexes
What is the normal range for magnesium? *WITH UNITS*
(a)
Which of the following are functions of the kidney?
glomerular filtration
active tubular secretion
drug distribution
RBC metabolism
mineral metabolism
What is the most accurate exogenous marker for glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
inulin clearance
serum creatinine
blood urea nitrogen
iothalamate
insulin clearance
What is the normal range for serum creatinine? *WITH UNITS*
(a)
Serum creatinine and renal function have a(n) __________ relationship.
inverse
proportional
indirect
How many days does it take to reach 95% steady state in a patient with 50% normal kidney function?
0
1
2
3
4
How many days does it take to reach 95% steady state in a patient with 25% normal kidney function?
0
1
2
3
4
How many days does it take to reach 95% steady state in a patient with 10% normal kidney function?
0
1
2
3
4
A BUN : SCr ratio of 20:1 indicates what type of renal damage?
prerenal
instrinsic
post renal
Which of the following factors affect serum creatinine?
muscle mass
sex
age
race
medications
Which of the following are prerenal causes of acute kidney injury?
dehydration
severe hypertension
obstruction in blood flow
severe heart failure
blood loss
Which of the following are intrarenal (intrinsic) causes of acute kidney injury?
nephrotoxic medications
severe hypertension
obstruction in blood flow
severe heart failure
tubular necrosis
Which of the following are postrenal causes of acute kidney injury?
nephrotoxic medications
severe hypertension
obstruction in blood flow
severe heart failure
blood loss
Which of the following equations are used to adjust medication dose?
MDRD equation
cockcroft-gault equation
counahan-barratt equation
bedside Schwartz equation
CKD epidemiology equation
Which of the following are the 2 main ways to assess kidney function?
CKD stages
MDRD
creatinine clearance
a complete 24 hour urine collection
urinalysis
If a patient has a MDRD estimated GRF of 75, what stage of CKD do they have?
stage 1: normal or kidney damage and normal GFR
stage 2: slightly diminished GFR with kidney damage
stage 3a: mild to moderate decrease in eGFR
stage 3b: moderate to severe decrease in eGFR
stage 4: significantly decreased GFR with kidney damage
If a patient has a MDRD estimated GRF of 35, what stage of CKD do they have?
stage 1: normal or kidney damage and normal GFR
stage 2: slightly diminished GFR with kidney damage
stage 3a: mild to moderate decrease in eGFR
stage 3b: moderate to severe decrease in eGFR
stage 4: significantly decreased GFR with kidney damage
If a patient has a MDRD estimated GRF of 50, what stage of CKD do they have?
stage 1: normal or kidney damage and normal GFR
stage 2: slightly diminished GFR with kidney damage
stage 3a: mild to moderate decrease in eGFR
stage 3b: moderate to severe decrease in eGFR
stage 4: significantly decreased GFR with kidney damage
What are the 3 types of analysis in a urinalysis?
chemical analysis
microscopic analysis
weight analysis
metabolic analysis
macroscopic analysis
Macroscopic analysis is:
what the urine contains in terms of cells, casts, and crystals
what the urine contains in terms of proteins and chemicals
what the urine look like in terms of color and turbidity/transparency
Microscopic analysis is:
what the urine contains in terms of cells, casts, and crystals
what the urine contains in terms of proteins and chemicals
what the urine look like in terms of color and turbidity/transparency
What color urine is usually indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
red/orange
blue/green
brown/black
clear
yellow
What is the maximum number of squamous epithelial cells that can be present in a urinalysis before it is considered not a "clean catch"?
(a)
What are the different types of casts in a urinalysis?
granular casts
red cell casts
hyaline casts
white cell casts
waxy casts
Which of the following in a chemical analysis are indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
nitrites
acidic pH
alkaline pH
protein
leukocyte esterase
There are 3 components to a lipoprotein. What are these components?
cholesterol
alanine aminiotransferase
triglycerides
C-protein
phospholipids
Which of the following is/are known to be atherogenic and shown to have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease?
app-lipoprotein A
app-lipoprotein B
HDL
LDL
TG
Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) is predominately __________ rich.
LDL
HDL
TG
cholesterol
glucose
Which of the following levels are directly affected by non-fasting before a lipid panel?
VLDL
LDL
HDL
TG
TC
Which of the following comprise a lipid panel?
VLDL
LDL
HDL
TG
TC
What is the normal range for total serum cholesterol (TC)?
< 100 mg/dL
< 150 mg/dL
< 200 mg/dL
40 - 60 mg/dL
< 40 mg/dL
What value for HDL is considered to be protective against cardiovascular disease?
< 40 mg/dL
40 - 60 mg/dL
> 60 mg/dL
4 - 6 mg/dL
Which of the following describes type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
complete destruction of alpha cells
complete destruction of beta cells
reduced sensitivity to insulin
absence of insulin production
complete destruction of the pancreas
Which of the following describes type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
insulin resistance
complete destruction of beta cells
reduced sensitivity to insulin
absence of insulin production
complete destruction of the pancreas
Which of the following are criteria for a diabetes diagnosis?
fasting plasma glucose ≥ 261 mg/dL
fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dL
A1c ≥ 6.5% using lab method and not point-of care testing
2 hour plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL during OGTT
2 hour plasma glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL during OGTT
C-peptide is predominately present in:
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
neither type 1 or type diabetes
it depends on glucose and insulin levels
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is usually caused by:
absence of blood ketones
insulin deficiency
presence of blood ketones
blood glucose > 300 mg/dL
blood glucose > 600 mg/dL
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia state (HHS) is usually caused by:
absence of blood ketones
insulin deficiency
presence of blood ketones
blood glucose > 300 mg/dL
blood glucose > 600 mg/dL
When ketone values are less than 0.6 mmol/L, you should:
do nothing, that is the normal value
give the patient more insulin/fluid
tell the patient to contact their physician
tell the patient to go to the ER
tell the patient to take the test again
When ketone values are between 1 - 3 mmol/L, you should:
do nothing, that is the normal value
give the patient more insulin/fluid
tell the patient to contact their physician
tell the patient to go to the ER
tell the patient to take the test again
When ketone values are between 0.6 - 1 mmol/L, you should:
do nothing, that is the normal value
give the patient more insulin/fluid
tell the patient to contact their physician
tell the patient to go to the ER
tell the patient to take the test again
What is the name of the T4 hormone?
(a)
What is the name of the T3 hormone?
(a)
Synthesis of T3 and T4 are regulated via a (a) feedback loop.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
bradycardia
increased sweating
decreased sweating
weight gain with poor appetite
weight loss with excessive appetite
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
constipation
diarrhea
cold intolerance
heat intolerance
dry skin
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include:
constipation
diarrhea
cold intolerance
heat intolerance
insomnia
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include:
bradycardia
tachycardia
increased sweating
decreased sweating
restlessness
Which of the following factors increase thyroid-binding protein?
hepatitis
estrogen therapy
androgen therapy
cirrhosis
pregnancy
Which of the following factors decrease thyroid-binding protein?
hepatitis
estrogen therapy
androgen therapy
cirrhosis
high dose glucocorticoid therapy
What is the normal range for bicarbonate? *WITH UNITS*
8 - 23 mg/dL
22 - 26 mEq/L
22 - 26 mg/dL
8 - 23 mEq/L
20 - 24 mEq/L
What is the normal range for glucose? *WITH UNITS*
(a)
Fill in the following basic metabolic panel (BMP).
