FAQs and MCQs
FAQs and MCQs, Here are some questions with answers related to the Renal Function Test and Uric Acid test. Renal Function Tests (RFT) and uric acid tests are essential diagnostic tools in assessing kidney health and metabolic function. The uric acid test measures uric acid levels in the blood or urine to diagnose conditions like gout and kidney stones.
Renal Function Test
- What is the primary purpose of the renal function test?
- a) To measure liver function
- b) To assess kidney health and function
- c) To check for heart disease
- d) To monitor blood glucose levels
- Answer: b) To assess kidney health and function
- Which of the following is a commonly used marker for glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
- a) Bilirubin
- b) Hemoglobin
- c) Creatinine
- d) Albumin
- Answer: c) Creatinine
- What is the normal range of serum creatinine in adults?
- a) 0.1 – 0.5 mg/dL
- b) 0.6 – 1.2 mg/dL
- c) 1.3 – 2.0 mg/dL
- d) 2.1 – 3.0 mg/dL
- Answer: b) 0.6 – 1.2 mg/dL
- Which of the following tests is NOT typically included in a renal function panel?
- a) Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- b) Serum Creatinine
- c) Uric Acid
- d) Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- Answer: d) Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- What does an elevated Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level indicate?
- a) Liver disease
- b) Poor kidney function
- c) Anemia
- d) Low blood pressure
- Answer: b) Poor kidney function
- What is the normal range for Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)?
- a) 1 – 10 mg/dL
- b) 7 – 20 mg/dL
- c) 21 – 30 mg/dL
- d) 31 – 40 mg/dL
- Answer: b) 7 – 20 mg/dL
- A decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is most indicative of which condition?
- a) Liver disease
- b) Kidney disease
- c) Cardiovascular disease
- d) Diabetes
- Answer: b) Kidney disease
- Which test is considered the gold standard for measuring GFR?
- a) Serum Creatinine
- b) Creatinine Clearance Test
- c) BUN
- d) Urine Dipstick Test
- Answer: b) Creatinine Clearance Test
- What does the presence of protein in the urine (proteinuria) typically indicate?
- a) Liver disease
- b) Kidney damage or disease
- c) Heart disease
- d) Dehydration
- Answer: b) Kidney damage or disease
- Which of the following can cause elevated creatinine levels?
- a) Dehydration
- b) High muscle mass
- c) Kidney dysfunction
- d) All of the above
- Answer: d) All of the above
Uric Acid
- What is uric acid?
- a) A byproduct of carbohydrate metabolism
- b) A byproduct of purine metabolism
- c) A hormone produced by the kidneys
- d) A protein produced in the liver
- Answer: b) A byproduct of purine metabolism
- What condition is characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood?
- a) Diabetes
- b) Gout
- c) Hyperthyroidism
- d) Hypertension
- Answer: b) Gout
- Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of gout?
- a) Joint pain
- b) Swelling
- c) Redness
- d) Skin rash
- Answer: d) Skin rash
- What is the normal range for serum uric acid in adults?
- a) 1 – 3 mg/dL
- b) 3.5 – 7.2 mg/dL
- c) 7.3 – 10 mg/dL
- d) 10.1 – 15 mg/dL
- Answer: b) 3.5 – 7.2 mg/dL
- Which foods are high in purines and may increase uric acid levels?
- a) Chicken
- b) Spinach
- c) Red meat
- d) Apples
- Answer: c) Red meat
- What is a potential complication of untreated high uric acid levels?
- a) Liver failure
- b) Kidney stones
- c) High blood pressure
- d) Diabetes
- Answer: b) Kidney stones
- Which medication is commonly used to reduce uric acid levels in gout patients?
- a) Metformin
- b) Allopurinol
- c) Lisinopril
- d) Atorvastatin
- Answer: b) Allopurinol
- Hyperuricemia can be caused by which of the following factors?
- a) High-purine diet
- b) Genetic predisposition
- c) Certain medications
- d) All of the above
- Answer: d) All of the above
- Which organ primarily excretes uric acid from the body?
- a) Liver
- b) Lungs
- c) Kidneys
- d) Intestines
- Answer: c) Kidneys
- Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing gout?
- a) Obesity
- b) High blood pressure
- c) Excessive alcohol consumption
- d) Low calcium intake
- Answer: d) Low calcium intake
