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All of the following are true statements about the adrenal
glands except:
a. The adrenal glands are easily identified in the fetus.
b. The adrenal glands are exocrine glands.
c. The adrenal glands are composed of a medulla and cortex.
d. The adrenal glands may also be referred to as the
suprarenal glands.

Sonographically, compared to normal kidneys, those affected
by chronic renal failure will appear:
a. Normal in size with a decreased echogenicity
b. Smaller in size and hypoechoic
c. Larger in size and more echogenic
d. Smaller in size and more echogenic

The syndrome associated with hypertension, hyperglycemia,
obesity, and an adrenal mass is:
a. Edwards syndrome
b. Cushing syndrome
c. Juliet syndrome
d. Hirschsprung syndrome

All of the following are clinical findings of acute renal
failure except:
a. Hematuria
b. Hypertension
c. Oliguria
d. Decreased BUN and creatinine

When internal bleeding is suspected, what laboratory value
is useful for a sonographer to evaluate?
a. Hematocrit
b. Blood urea nitrogen
c. Androgenic hormone
d. Alkaline phosphatase

All of the following are associated with Conn syndrome
except:
a. Adrenal adenoma
b. Hypertension
c. Excessive thirst
d. Thinning arms and legs

Which of the following locations is the most common location
for a urolithiasis to become lodged?
a. Ureteropelvic junction
b. Midureter
c. Urethra
d. Ureterovesicular junction

A stone that completely fills the renal pelvis is referred
to as a:
a. Calculus granulosis
b. Staghorn calculus
c. Twinkle stone
d. Nephrocalcinotic calculus

Which of the following renal conditions is associated with
the development of cysts within the pancreas and liver?
a. Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
b. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
c. Multicystic dysplastic kidney disease
d. Acquired renal cystic disease

Clinical findings of nephrocalcinosis include all of the
following except:
a. Urinary tract infections
b. Urinary calculi
c. Hyperparathyroidism
d. Weight loss