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Chapter 40. Urology
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During development, the kidneys pass through three embryonic phases, including all of the following except
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The correct answer is A. Prenephros
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The most common site for an undescended testis to reside is
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A. Just outside the external ring
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D. In the wall of a sliding hernia sac
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Patients evaluated for hematuria are considered low risk for malignancy based on all of the following except
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A. Less than 40 years of age
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B. No history of pelvic irradiation or cyclophosphamide exposure
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D. Have a history of urinary tract infections
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The correct answer is D. Have a history of urinary tract infections
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Renal stones composed of calcium salts can be promoted by
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The correct answer is A. Hyperoxaluria
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Palliative therapy for prostate cancer can include
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A. Luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone antagonists
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C. Transurethral prostatectomy
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E. Depot testosterone therapy
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The correct answer is C. Transurethral prostatectomy