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Nephrotic Syndrome and Renal Pathophysiology

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What is the approximate incidence of thromboembolic events in children?

5-10%

2-5% (correct)

10-20%

20-30%

What is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in children with nephrotic syndrome?

Anemia

Hypertension

Hyperlipidemia (correct)

Hyperglycemia

What is the prognosis for children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome?

They will develop progressive renal insufficiency (correct)

They will have a normal life expectancy

They will develop chronic renal failure

They will have a frequently relapsing course

What is a recommended approach to managing children with steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome?

Encouraging normal childhood activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of nephrotic syndrome that is particularly rare in children?

Myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in the management of children with nephrotic syndrome?

Aggressive diuresis Signup and view all the answers

What is the heritability of steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome?

It is rarely hereditary Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of prolonged cyclophosphamide therapy on fertility in children with nephrotic syndrome?

It decreases fertility Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for children with steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome in terms of chronic renal failure?

They will not develop chronic renal failure Signup and view all the answers