MICROSCOPIC HEMATURIA

Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) The urine appears red or pink due to the presence of red blood cells (RBCs).
B) The urine appears yellow, but RBCs are found upon microscopic examination.
C) The urine is colorless, indicating a high concentration of RBCs.
D) The urine appears greenish due to the presence of RBCs.

Answer 1

B) The urine appears yellow, but RBCs are found upon microscopic examination.

Question 2

What is the critical role of microscopic hematuria?

A) Early diagnosis of glomerular disorders and malignancies of the urinary tract.
B) Identification of ureteral obstructions.
C) Confirmation of bladder infections.
D) Assessment of urethral trauma.

Answer 2

A) Early diagnosis of glomerular disorders and malignancies of the urinary tract.

Question 3

Which condition is indicated by an increased presence of white blood cells in urine?

A) Hematuria
B) Proteinuria
C) Pyuria
D) Glycosuria

Answer 3

C) Pyuria

Question 4

Which type of white blood cell is predominantly found in microscopic hematuria?

A) Eosinophils
B) Basophils
C) Lymphocytes
D) Neutrophils

Answer 4

D) Neutrophils

Question 5

In microscopic hematuria analysis, which characteristics may be observed in white blood cells indicating their presence?

A) Increased urinary white blood cells
B) Hypotonic white blood cells exhibiting “glitter” or sparkling appearance
C) Decreased urinary white blood cells
D) White blood cells with irregular nuclei

Answer 5

B) Hypotonic white blood cells exhibiting “glitter” or sparkling appearance

Question 6

What condition is associated with the presence of eosinophils in the urine?

A) Drug-induced interstitial nephritis
B) Urinary tract infection
C) Renal transplant rejection
D) Both A and C

Answer 6

D) Both A and C

Question 7

What type of cells are typically associated with microscopic hematuria and resemble red blood cells due to their small size?

A) Neutrophils
B) Monocytes
C) Lymphocytes
D) Eosinophils

Answer 7

C) Lymphocytes

Question 8

What type of cells are typically associated with microscopic hematuria and may be larger, with vacuoles, and may or may not contain some inclusions?

A) Neutrophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Eosinophils
D) Monocytes

Answer 8

** D) Monocytes **

Question 9

Which types of cells fall under the category of mononuclear cells and are characterized by being larger with vacuoles, potentially containing inclusions?

Answer 9

• Monocytes
• Macrophages
• Histiocytes.