Abstract
The following questions for SVU-CME credit are based on the article entitled “Accuracy of Duplex Ultrasound for Detecting Renal Artery Stenosis: A Systematic Review.”
Both true/false and multiple-choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple-choice test items. Answer all the questions listed below. One (1) CME credit will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
The gold standard for the diagnosis of renal artery stenosis is ___________. Computed tomography Duplex ultrasound Digital subtraction angiography Magnetic resonance angiography
Renal artery stenosis is involved in the etiology of renal failure. True False
Fibromuscular dysplasia is a condition associated with renal artery narrowing in children. True False
Duplex ultrasound is an imaging modality used to evaluate renal artery stenosis and uses ionizing radiation and contrast materials to assess severity. True False
The likelihood that a person who has a positive test where renal artery stenosis is identified and truly has renal artery stenosis is referred to as which of the following: Accuracy Negative predictive value Positive predictive value Specificity
According to the article, __________% of adult patients with resistant hypertension also exhibit renal artery stenosis. >70 54 24 10
Duplex ultrasound is an imaging modality used to identify renal artery narrowing. With duplex ultrasound, high peak systolic velocity measurements are seen in patients with renal artery stenosis. True False
Ultrasound characteristics used to assess renal artery stenosis include all of the following except: B-flow imaging Peak systolic velocities Renal to aortic ratios Volume flow
Sonographers are now equipped with better ultrasound equipment that can identify renal artery stenosis to a level that supports duplex ultrasound as an acceptable alternative to angiography. True False
Throughout the years, the field of sonography has made strides in accreditation, training, and ultrasound equipment. True False
Instructions: CME tests are offered only online at www.svu.org. SVU members complete the tests and earn CME credit for free. Nonmembers will be charged $40 per one (1) CME test taken. All tests for SVU CME must be completed by February 28, 2027.