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What is true concerning hydronephrosis in pregnancy?

A. it occurs because pregnancy increases the renal blood flow to up to 75% and approximately 50% increase in the GFR

B. typically, ureteral dilation does not occur below the pelvic brim

C. it affects almost 13% of pregnancies by the 26th and 28th weeks

D. is always asymptomatic

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B. typically, ureteral dilation does not occur below the pelvic brim


typically, ureteral dilation does not occur below the pelvic brim supporting the obstruction theory. It could be symptomatic. It affects almost 90% of pregnancies by the 26th and 28th weeks.

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What antibiotic is safe at all stages of pregnancy?

A. nitrofurantoin

B. amoxicillin

C. sulphonamides

D. doxycycline

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What is false concerning asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

A. occurs in 2 10% of pregnancies

B. commonly occurs in the first trimester

C. usually, associated with urinary tract abnormalities

D. could progress to serious complications if left untreated

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What antibiotic classes are safe and effective throughout pregnancy?

A. aminopenicillins and cephalosporins

B. co-trimoxazole and nitrofurantoins

C. fluoroquinolones and minoglycosides

D. macrolides and clindamycin

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What could cause renal cortical necrosis in pregnancy?

A. amniotic fluid embolism

B. disseminated intravascular coagulopathy

C. intrauterine fetal demise

D. all of the above

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When should UTI be treated in pregnancy?

A. when a positive urine culture is obtained

B. asymptomatic bacteriuria should be treated

C. catheterized pregnants should not be treated

D. when UTI is recurrent

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What is true concerning urinary frequency during pregnancy?

A. could be a sign of UTI

B. occurs because the bladder capacity decreases

C. occurs because the renal blood flow increases

D. all are true

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What is false concerning asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy?

A. could lead to pyelonephritis, low birth weight, premature labor

B. pregnant women are at higher risk of UTI in weeks 6 throughout 24

C. antibiotics should be culture-based and given, preferably, intravenous in a single shot

D. screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria should begin at first antenatal visit

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Among bacteriuria cases in pregnant women, what is the incidence of acute clinical pyelonephritis in untreated cases?

A. 0.5 5%

B. 5 15%

C. 15 25%

D. 25 35%

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Which of the following states is NOT induced by pregnancy?

A. enteric hyperoxaluria

B. absorptive hypercalciuria

C. hypercitraturia

D. high urinary output

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What is false concerning radiation exposure to a pregnant woman with a kidney stone?

A. one or two films of IVU are acceptable

B. CT is absolutely discouraged

C. MRI is the diagnostic modality of choice

D. ultrasonography is the safest

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What is the treatment of choice for a moderately symptomatic right ureteral stone in a pregnant woman?

A. conservative management with hydration and analgesics

B. ESWL

C. cystoscopy and DJ ureteral stent insertion

D. perc. nephrostomy

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What is false regarding gestational hydronephrosis?

A. the incidence of dilation is lesser in nulliparous ladies

B. occurs in the second trimester

C. mostly, hydronephrosis disappears on its own in about 6 weeks after delivery

D. commoner in the right ureter

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What is true concerning hydronephrosis in pregnancy?

A. it occurs because pregnancy increases the renal blood flow to up to 75% and approximately 50% increase in the GFR

B. typically, ureteral dilation does not occur below the pelvic brim

C. it affects almost 13% of pregnancies by the 26th and 28th weeks

D. is always asymptomatic