An 8-year-old Caucasian boy being treated for fatigue and generalized edema following a “bad cold.” His vitals are T 37°C, pulse 90/min, RR 20/min, and BP 110/70. Physical exam reveals the presence of mild periorbital edema and marked peripheral edema in hands and feet with the remainder of the exam within normal limits. Abnormal lab values include (please note the normal values have been provided for you in parenthesis): Dipstick urine protein 3+; urine protein 50 mg/m2/hr (

A patient is experiencing weakness, muscle cramps, and has hyperactive reflexes, after being aggressively diuresed for heart failure. The NP opts to draw ABGs and suspects:

The NP is prescribing an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection. The NP needs to assure coverage ___________, as it is the most common pathogen in urinary tract infections.

A patient has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure. The NP ordered measurement of her serum electrolytes. Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between renal failure and sodium regulation? Patients with advanced renal failure: 

A frantic mother brings her young child into the emergency department. She states that during the evening bath, she noticed a large mass in her child’s abdomen. After diagnostic testing, the oncology pediatrician tells the parents that their child has an advanced Wilms tumor, stage IV. After the doctor leaves the room, the parents ask the nurse practitioner, “What does this mean?” The NP will respond with trub, “Your child 

The NNP notes the neonate’s urethral opening is on the dorsal surface of the penis, the NP documents the patient has which of the following?

A 32-year-old female with a history of intermittent flank pain, repeated UTIs, and hematuria has been diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Which of the following phenomena has most likely contributed to the development of this diagnosis?

A 13-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis has been experiencing hypoxia & chronic respiratory failure, which has resulted in respiratory acidosis. How will the kidneys try to compensate in this disorder? 

Which of the following substances is felt to influence androgens, such as DHT, and contribute to BPH?

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