Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome Overview
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What is the initial treatment of choice for minimal change nephrotic syndrome?

  • Antivirals
  • Corticosteroids (correct)
  • Antifungals
  • Antibiotics
  • Which age group commonly presents with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?

  • 2-6 years (correct)
  • 10-15 years
  • 18-25 years
  • 30-35 years
  • What is a common clinical feature seen in patients with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?

  • Low blood pressure
  • Normal serum albumin levels
  • High blood glucose
  • Heavy proteinuria (correct)
  • Why is renal biopsy not required in confirming minimal change nephrotic syndrome?

    <p>Treatment can be initiated based on clinical presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is recommended for steroid-resistant patients with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?

    <p>Cyclophosphamide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of pediatric nephrotic syndrome?

    <p>Minimal change nephrotic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial treatment for children with nephrotic syndrome likely to have minimal change disease?

    <p>Oral prednisone at a dose of 60 mg/m2 per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can empiric steroid therapy be initiated in patients with a high probability of minimal change disease?

    <p>Before confirming the diagnosis by kidney biopsy based on clinical criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a clinical criterion predictive of minimal change disease that necessitates the initiation of empiric steroid therapy?

    <p>Abnormal complement levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the initiation of steroid therapy be delayed in children with nephrotic syndrome?

    <p>For a few days or a week in children who don't meet specific clinical criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is complete remission defined in children with nephrotic syndrome?

    <p>Disappearance of proteinuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important for patients and their parents/caregivers to monitor after the initiation of steroid therapy?

    <p>Urine protein levels by urine dipstick</p> Signup and view all the answers

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