Acute Kidney Injury Quiz Form
Test your knowledge on acute kidney injury with this 10-question quiz. Select the best answer for each question.
Which of the following best defines acute kidney injury (AKI)?
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A sudden decrease in kidney function
A chronic, progressive loss of kidney function
An infection of the urinary tract
A congenital abnormality of the kidneys
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of acute kidney injury?
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Severe dehydration
Obstruction of the urinary tract
Glomerulonephritis
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Select all potential risk factors for developing acute kidney injury.
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Advanced age
Sepsis
Use of nephrotoxic drugs
Regular physical exercise
Other
What is the most sensitive early marker for acute kidney injury?
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Serum creatinine
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Urine output
Serum potassium
A patient presents with oliguria and elevated serum creatinine. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step?
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Assess for volume depletion
Start dialysis immediately
Order a renal biopsy
Prescribe nephrotoxic antibiotics
Which of the following is a classic finding in prerenal acute kidney injury?
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Fractional excretion of sodium (FeNa) <1%
Dilute urine
Red blood cell casts in urine
WBC casts in urine
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause acute interstitial nephritis?
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Acetaminophen
Metformin
Amlodipine
Briefly describe one preventive strategy for acute kidney injury.
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Which electrolyte disturbance is commonly seen in acute kidney injury?
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Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyponatremia
Hypermagnesemia
Name one complication of untreated acute kidney injury.
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