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Question 1 of 5

Main region of kidney, which had darker striped appearance?

A. Cortex

B. Medulla

C. Calyx

D. Nephron

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Medulla

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements about urine specific gravity is WRONG?

A. if urine specific gravity is 1.003, the urine is dilute.

B. a urine specific gravity value of $1.015 = 1015 \mathrm{mmol} / \mathrm{L}$.

C. if urine specific gravity is 1.030, the person is dehydrated.

D. a specific gravity value of 1.010 is equal to a urine density of $1.010 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{ml}$.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a urine specific gravity value of $1.015 = 1015 \mathrm{mmol} / \mathrm{L}$.

Question 3 of 5

The appearance of glucose in the urine:

A. occurs normally

B. is a result of overproduction of angiotensin II

C. is a result of hypoglycemia

D. occurs when the transport carriers for glucose become saturated

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: occurs when the transport carriers for glucose become saturated

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is incorrect concerning ADH?

A. its production is regulated by plasma osmolarity

B. its activity is affected by alcohol

C. it acts on the collecting duct and decreases its permeability to water

D. it is stored in the posterior pituitary

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: it acts on the collecting duct and decreases its permeability to water

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection. The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain. The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug's side effects?

A. Complete blood counts

B. Electrolytes

C. Liver enzymes

D. Urinalysis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Liver enzymes