Hepatorenal syndrome	Posted on June 27, 2011	by thebileflow Question: You are confronted with a very sick 41 year old Puerto Rican male with HCV and EtOH cirrhosis, MELD score of 36, hyponatremia, large ascites and jaundice. His creatinine is rising and is now 2.3. Which of the following is not necessary as part of his workup?
A. urinalysis
B. renal ultrasound
C. volume challenge
D. volume restriction
Answer:A
Hepatorenal syndrome	Posted on June 27, 2011	by thebileflow Question: You are confronted with a very sick 41 year old Puerto Rican male with HCV and EtOH cirrhosis, MELD score of 36, hyponatremia, large ascites and jaundice. His creatinine is rising and is now 2.3. Which of the following is not necessary as part of his workup?
A. urinalysis B. renal ultrasound C. volume challenge D. volume restriction