Diabetic Nephropathy Risk Assessment

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What is the best test to evaluate the patient's risk for diabetic nephropathy and cardiovascular disease?

  • Serum protein electrophoresis
  • Annual urine dipstick analysis
  • 24-hour urine total protein
  • Microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio (correct)

What is the most possible etiological diagnosis that should be looked for in a patient with minimal change disease?

  • Drug induced (correct)
  • Lupus nephritis
  • Chronic Hepatitis
  • Lymphoma

What is the most likely cause of the 72-year-old hypertensive patient's symptoms?

  • Congestive heart failure (correct)
  • Asthma exacerbation
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pneumonia

What is the most likely cause of the bilateral lower limb edema in the 45-year-old male with minimal change disease?

<p>Nephrotic syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate next step in management for the 72-year-old hypertensive patient with progressive dyspnea and bilateral lower-extremity edema?

<p>Initiate diuretic therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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