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Question 1 of 5

Weakness for 2-3 months. Labs: Na 135, Cl 105, K 3.0, HCO3 18, CRE 1.8, BUN 22, glucose 110, PO4 1.2, PCO2 30, pH 7.31, hematocrit 25%; urinalysis shows +1 protein, 2+ glucose, normal sediment, UPC 4.2 and UAC .25, UNa 30, UK 20, UCl 80. Which ONE of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC of the renal abnormality present in this patient?

A. Evidence of nephrocalcinosis on KUB consistent with distal RTA

B. Urine immunoelectrophoresis will show a monoclonal protein

C. A bladder scan will show PVR of > 500 ml

D. Testing for cathartics in stool will be +

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Urine immunoelectrophoresis will show a monoclonal protein

Question 2 of 5

Help in adherence of Streptococcus pyogenes to host cell:

A. Hyaluronic acid capsule

B. Peptidases

C. HLA-DR7

D. M-protein

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: M-protein

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following decreases the risk of ventricular fibrillation?

A. Dilated heart

B. Increased ventricular refractory period

C. Decreased electrical conduction velocity

D. Exposure of the heart to 60-cycle alternating current

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased ventricular refractory period

Question 4 of 5

Which client is at the greatest risk of digoxin toxicity?

A. A client with hypertension taking lisinopril.

B. A client with heart failure taking furosemide.

C. A client with atrial fibrillation taking warfarin.

D. A client with diabetes taking metformin.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A client with heart failure taking furosemide.

Question 5 of 5

Which part of the RS complex represents the repolarization of the atria?

A. Q wave

B. R wave

C. S wave

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: None of the above

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