Test Your Knowledge: Hypertension in CKD
A recent AJKD Core Curriculum by Ku et al reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Test your [...]
Test Your Knowledge
Test Your Knowledge on a variety of nephrology topics with these quizzes.
Test Your Knowledge: Management of Kidney Transplant Recipients
A recent Core Curriculum by Voora and Adey published in AJKD reviews the mechanisms of immunosuppression, types of rejection, complications of recurrent disease, common [...]
Test Your Knowledge on Tubulointerstitial Nephritis With Uveitis (TINU)
A recent narrative review by Clive and Vanguri published in AJKD looks at the Syndrome of Tubulointerstitial Nephritis With Uveitis (TINU). Test your knowledge on this rare [...]
Test Your Knowledge: Lung Ultrasound To Assess Volume Status in CKD
Point of care ultrasound use has increased over the last decade, and nephrologists are becoming more proficient in adopting this technology. A recent Narrative Review by [...]
Test Your Knowledge: Solute and Water Transport in Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic kidney failure. In a recent AJKD Special Article, Ramesh Khanna reviews solute and water [...]
Test Your Knowledge: Lactic Acidosis
Acute lactic acidosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In a recent Teaching Case published in AJKD, Kraut and Madias discuss an interesting case of severe [...]
Test Your Knowledge: Diuretic Resistance
Diuretic therapy is commonly employed in nephrology practice. Diuretic resistance, however, can be seen especially in patients with chronic edematous conditions such as [...]
Test Your Knowledge: Common Symptoms in Dialysis Patients
A recent AJKD In Practice article by Scherer et al highlight common troublesome symptoms affecting dialysis patients: sleep disorders, restless legs syndrome, and uremic [...]
Test Your Knowledge: The Role of the Kidney in Disorders of Volume
A recent AJKD Core Curriculum by Danziger and Hoenig reviewed the role of the kidney in volume regulation. Test your knowledge on this important topic. Post prepared by Dr. [...]
Test Your Knowledge: Assessing Acid-Base Status
A recent AJKD Teaching Case by Adrogué & Madias contrasts the physiologic and physicochemical approaches to assessing acid-base status. Test your knowledge on this topic [...]