Which of the following medications will reduce urinary excretion of nephrolithiasis-forming substances? Hydrochlorothiazide

An example of a first-line agent for the treatment of acute pyelonephritis is: Ciprofloxacin

A patient is seen in the clinic and diagnosed with stage I renal cancer. The provider should refer the patient to a nephrologist for initial treatment. Which of these treatments may the nephrologist suggest for the patient? Nephrectomy

All of the following are considered first line treatment to treat uncomplicated UTIs except: Clindamycin

In the eye, there are only cones (no rods) in the

A patient has chronic kidney disease (CKD), and their glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 33 mL/min per 1.73 m2 of body surface area (BSA). Which of the stages does this patient’s GFR fall under, as defined by the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey? Stage 3

A patient is seen in the office complaining of severe flank pain and hematuria. The clinician should assess this patient for which risk factor for poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis? Hypertension

A 42-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with fever, chills, vomiting, and severe dysuria. She is diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. How should this patient be managed? Hospitalization

Which of the following strategies is useful when managing hypertension in a patient with CKD? For a patient with proteinuria of less than 1 g/day, goal BP is no more than 130/80 mm Hg.

The nurse practitioner is reviewing a patient’s urinalysis results. The results include a large amount of squamous epithelial cells. What is the next best action by the nurse practitioner? Recollect another urine specimen