Maryville NURS 620 Adult 1 EXAM 3

Maryville NURS 620 Adult 1 EXAM 3 Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism - ANSWER Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR - ANSWER Approximates the GFR The NP is seeing an 80 YO patient and understands that which of the following is an early finding of chronic renal disease? a. Hyperkalemia b. Persistent proteinuria c. Elevated creatinine level - ANSWER Persistent proteinuria Which of the following would allow you to rule out a diagnosis of testicular cancer? a. Caucasian race b. Scandinavian background c. Trans-illumination of suspected mass - ANSWER Trans-illumination of suspected mass