5 Questions
Which one of the following is a characteristic of glomerulonephritis?
Presence of proteinuria and hematuria
Which one of the following is a common symptom of nephritic syndrome?
Hematuria
Which one of the following is a symptom specifically associated with nephrotic syndrome?
Proteinuria
Which one of the following is a difference between nephritic syndrome and nephrotic syndrome?
Presence of hematuria
Which one of the following is a potential consequence of nephritic syndrome?
Low level of albumin in the blood
Study Notes
Glomerulonephritis
- A characteristic of glomerulonephritis is hematuria (blood in the urine)
Nephritic Syndrome
- A common symptom of nephritic syndrome is hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Nephritic syndrome is often associated with oliguria (decreased urine output)
- A potential consequence of nephritic syndrome is chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Nephrotic Syndrome
- A symptom specifically associated with nephrotic syndrome is edema (swelling) due to proteinuria (excess protein in the urine)
Difference between Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndrome
- A key difference between nephritic syndrome and nephrotic syndrome is the presence of proteinuria, which is more prominent in nephrotic syndrome
Test your knowledge on nephritic syndrome and glomerulonephritis with this quiz. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of these kidney diseases.
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