Urologic infections and inflammations MCQ Question with Answer

Urologic infections and inflammations MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

Question No : 15
Ureteral dilation in schistosomiasis could be due to:

vesicoureteral reflux

stenosis of the lower ureter

edematous ureteral wall causing deficient peristalsis

any of the above

Question No : 16
What is false concerning urinary catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI)?

once a catheter is placed, the daily incidence of bacteriuria is 3-10%

on long-term catheterization, over 90% of patients develop bacteriuria

the practice of using urinary catheters to control incontinence in bedridden patients should be discouraged

urine bags should be placed on the floor to enhance gravity drainage

Question No : 17
What condition is associated with renal papillary necrosis?

nephrotic syndrome

hypertension

sickle cell hemoglobinopathy

sarcoidosis

Question No : 18
What is the ideal antibiotic class for self-start therapy on treating recurrent cystitis in a 32 yrs. married woman?

aminopenicillins

fluoroquinolones

aminoglycosides

nitrofurantoins

Question No : 19
What condition does NOT present as an acute loin pain with fever and marked flank tenderness?

ascending UTI causing acute lobar nephronia

acute pyelonephritis in a transplanted kidney

infected renal subcapsular hematoma

perinephric abscess causing septicemia

Question No : 20
What is true regarding acute pyelonephritis?

a cause of obstruction should be sought

PCN is placed to decompress the kidney and preserve renal function

blood-born staphylococci are commoner than ascending E.coli infections

blood and urine cultures must dictate the antibiotic choice from day 1

Question No : 21
What is the bladder`s first-line defense against infections?

natural sloughing of bladder mucosa

voiding

urine osmolarity

urine pH