10 Questions
What is the approximate incidence of thromboembolic events in children?
2-5%
What is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in children with nephrotic syndrome?
Hyperlipidemia
What is the prognosis for children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome?
They will develop progressive renal insufficiency
What is a recommended approach to managing children with steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome?
Encouraging normal childhood activities
What is a complication of nephrotic syndrome that is particularly rare in children?
Myocardial infarction
What is the significance of responding to steroid therapy rapidly and having no relapse during the first 6 months after diagnosis?
It is associated with an infrequently relapsing course
What should be avoided in the management of children with nephrotic syndrome?
Aggressive diuresis
What is the heritability of steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome?
It is rarely hereditary
What is the impact of prolonged cyclophosphamide therapy on fertility in children with nephrotic syndrome?
It decreases fertility
What is the prognosis for children with steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome in terms of chronic renal failure?
They will not develop chronic renal failure
This quiz explores the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying nephrotic syndrome, including the role of antidiuretic hormone and changes in intravascular volume.
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