USMLE usmle practice test

Question 1

Which of the following is not considered a loop diuretic?
A. Bumetadine (BUMEX)
B. Furosemide (LASIX)
C. Chlorthiazide (DIURIL)
D. Ethacrynic Acid (EDECRIN)

Answer:

C
100/100

Question 2

Which of the following is an effect of a diuretic?

• A. Decreased Cardiac Output
• B. Increased fluid volume
• C. Increased sodium re-absorption
• D. Increased chloride ion re-absorption

Answer:

A

Question 3

The release of Angiotension II causes which of the following to occur?
A. Increased filtration rate
B. Decreased glomerular hydrostatic pressure
C. Increase synthesis of Vitamin E
D. Increased release of erythropoietin

Answer:

A
99/100

Question 4

Each kidney contains approximately ______ nephrons.

• A. 10 million
• B. 1 million
• C. 100,000
• D. 10,000

Answer:

B

Question 5

Which of the following is not associated with the role of the kidneys?

• A. Release of erythropoietin (hormone)
• B. Release of renin (enzyme)
• C. Release of Vitamin E
• D. Activate Vitamin D

Answer:

C

Question 6

ADH has which of the following effects on the distal convolutedtubule?

• A. Decrease water re-absorption
• B. Increase water re-absorption
• C. Decrease the concentration of urine
• D. Increase the urine volume

Answer:

B

Question 7

The one of the functions occurring at the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney is?

• A. Passive secretion of hydrogen ions
• B. Passive secretion of potassium ions
• C. Limited re-absorption of water
• D. No re-absorption of sodium 98/100

Answer:

B

Question 8

Which of the following is not considered a component of kidney stones?

• A. Calcium phosphate
• B. Uric Acid
• C. Calcium oxalate
• D. HCO3

Answer:

D

Question 9

When glucose if found in urine it is called _____.

• A. Glucosuria
• B. Uremia
• C. Ureteritis
• D. Glucose intolerance

Answer:

A

Question 10

Which of the following is not considered a part of the male urethra?

• A. Prostatic
• B. Membranous
• C. Vasapore
• D. Penile

Answer:

C