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Multiple Choices Questionnaire

 
1) Which are the main goals of treatment protocol in Alport syndrome?

a. Reduction of  proteinuria, intraglomerular pression and renal fibrosis

b. Reduction of neurosensorial deafness

c. increase in the thickness of the glomerular basement membrane

d. Increase in the kalimia

 

2) Which are the earliest sign of glomerular basement membrane dysfunction and the following renal signs?

a. Nephrolithiasis and consequent dilatation of the renal pelvis

b. Hematuria and then albuminuria and subsequent nonselective proteinuria

c. Renal cysts and subsequent onset of hepatic cysts

d. All of the above are true


3) Which is the "first-line therapy" in affected patients?

a. Lansoprazole

b. Ursodeoxycholic acid

c. Furosemide

d. Angiotensin-converting enzyme