The Renal System

at a Glance

Christopher O'Callaghan

Multiple Choice:

Chapter 40. Diabetes mellitus and the kidney

1. Which of the following statements concerning diabetes mellitus are true?
         
         
a. renal disease is uncommon in diabetic patients True   False    
b. an early sign of diabetic nephropathy is microscopic hematuria True   False    
c. retinopathy is usually absent if nephropathy is present True   False    
d. good glycemic control may slow the progression of nephropathy True   False    
e. renal transplantation is generally contraindicated in diabetic patients True   False