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A closed biopsy is done by endoscopy or aspiration.

A) True
B) False

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The process of diffusing blood across a semipermeable membrane to remove wastes, poisons, and unwanted elements is called renal ____________________.

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An accumulation of fluid in the tissue that may result from kidney failure is:


A) an abscess.
B) edema.
C) diuresis.
D) enuresis.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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The term for an inflammation of the urethra is ____________________.

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urethritis

The condition of increased formation and excretion of urine is ____________________.

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Methionine and ammonium chloride are examples of:


A) acidifiers.
B) alkalinizers.
C) antispasmodics.
D) diuretics.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Bed-wetting that occurs during the day is _________ bed-wetting:


A) diuresis.
B) diurnal.
C) enuresis.
D) retention.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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The process of releasing urine from the body is termed micturition.

A) True
B) False

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Renal hypertension is high blood pressure secondary to kidney disease.

A) True
B) False

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What is the taking of a piece of tissue for microscopic study?


A) incision
B) excision
C) biopsy
D) pathology

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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C

The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is the ____________________.

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Tiny balls of renal capillaries are:


A) renal corpuscles.
B) proximal convoluted tubules.
C) distal convoluted tubules.
D) glomeruli.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A sectional radiographic exam of the kidneys is a KUB.

A) True
B) False

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What is the term for a herniation of the urinary bladder? ____________________

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An inability to hold urine is urinary retention.

A) True
B) False

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What is radiographic imaging of the kidneys and bladder with an intravenously injected contrast medium?


A) KUB
B) HD
C) CAPD
D) IVU

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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D

Inflammation of the urinary bladder is called:


A) cystitis.
B) nephritis.
C) urethritis.
D) ureteritis.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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A creatinine clearance test measures the function of the bladder.

A) True
B) False

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The combining form for the sac that stores urine is:


A) cyt/o.
B) cyst/o.
C) vesicul/o.
D) vas/o.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Severe pain associated with stones lodged in the ureter is:


A) renal colic.
B) nephrodynia.
C) nephralgia.
D) ureterolithiasis.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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