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Medical Terminology - Renal

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  • Q1
    What branch of medicine focuses on the study and treatment of diseases related to the kidneys?
    Oncology
    Cardiology
    Nephrology
    Dermatology
    30s
  • Q2
    What waste product is formed in the liver when the body breaks down proteins?

    Ureter

    Urea
    Cholesterol

    Hematuria

    30s
  • Q3
    What is a donor kidney?
    A type of surgical tool
    A type of kidney disease
    A liver that is surgically removed from a living or deceased donor and transported to a recipient
    A kidney that is surgically removed from a living or deceased donor and transplanted into a sick recipient
    30s
  • Q4
    What is creatinine?
    A type of vitamin
    A waste product from the breakdown of creatine phosphate in muscle tissue
    A hormone produced by the kidneys that helps in muscle growth
    A type of protein found in the blood
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a fistula in the context of nephrology?
    A type of kidney disease
    A type of kidney stone

    A surgical procedure of the fist and wrist area

    A surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, typically in the arm
    30s
  • Q6
    What is cystitis?

    Discomfort of the gallbladder, using due to gallstones

    Inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection
    Inflammation of the liver
    Inflammation of the kidneys
    30s
  • Q7
    What does renal failure refer to?
    Loss of kidney function leading to the inability to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood effectively
    Loss of liver function

    Loss of kidney function leading to the formation renal calculi that have to be removed by surgery

    Loss of kidney function leading to overproduction of urine

    30s
  • Q8
    What does a kidney transplant refer to in the medical context?
    A type of therapy
    The surgical procedure of transporting a kidney from a donor to a recipient

    The surgical procedure of transferring part of a kidney from a donor for it to grow and develop in a recipient

    The surgical procedure of transferring a kidney from a donor to a recipient
    30s
  • Q9
    What is hepatitis?
    Inflammation of the brain
    Inflammation of the lungs
    Inflammation of the kidney
    Inflammation of the liver
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a catheter used for in nephrology?
    A type of surgical tool
    A device to measure blood pressure internally
    To drain fluids or administer fluids, medications, or contrast agents
    A tool for testing kidney function
    30s
  • Q11

    Antigen is a substance that triggers an immune response in the body, leading to the production of antibodies. These can be foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, as well as substances produced by the body's own cells, such as cancer cells or transplanted tissues.

    true
    false
    True or False
    60s
  • Q12

    It is a medical procedure used to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function adequately. During this procedure, blood is circulated outside the body through a machine called a dialyzer, which acts as an artificial kidney, filtering out toxins and returning purified blood to the body.

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    60s
  • Q13

    It is a hollow organ located in the pelvis that stores urine produced by the kidneys before it is expelled from the body during urination. It has muscular walls that contract to expel urine through the urethra.

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    60s
  • Q14

    Immunosuppressant drugs are medications that suppress or weaken the body's immune response. They are commonly used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs, such as kidneys, by suppressing the recipient's immune system's ability to recognize and attack the donor organ as foreign.

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q15

    It refers to inflammation of the kidneys, which can be caused by various factors, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and certain medications. This inflammation can lead to kidney dysfunction and may present with symptoms such as blood in the urine (hematuria), proteinuria (protein in the urine), and decreased urine output.

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    60s

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