Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are the primary components indicating nephrotic syndrome?
What are the primary components indicating nephrotic syndrome?
A 22-year-old girl presents to you after waking with a swollen face. Arterial hypertension, blood pressure is 160/80 mmHg. There is swelling of the face, abdomen, and legs. Serum creatinine is 1.6 mg/dl; (normal range up to 1.0 mg/dl); Albumin is 2.7 g/dl; (normal range 3.5-4.5 g/dl); The 24-hour urine excretion is 2.6g. The most likely diagnostic test should be performed is
A 22-year-old girl presents to you after waking with a swollen face. Arterial hypertension, blood pressure is 160/80 mmHg. There is swelling of the face, abdomen, and legs. Serum creatinine is 1.6 mg/dl; (normal range up to 1.0 mg/dl); Albumin is 2.7 g/dl; (normal range 3.5-4.5 g/dl); The 24-hour urine excretion is 2.6g. The most likely diagnostic test should be performed is
Which of the following classes of antihypertensive medications is not recommended for initial treatment?
Which of the following classes of antihypertensive medications is not recommended for initial treatment?
Which of the following causes of renovascular hypertension is more common among younger patients?
Which of the following causes of renovascular hypertension is more common among younger patients?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following diagnostic tests for renovascular hypertension may also be therapeutic?
Which of the following diagnostic tests for renovascular hypertension may also be therapeutic?
Signup and view all the answers
The cause of death of most patients with chronic kidney disease is
The cause of death of most patients with chronic kidney disease is
Signup and view all the answers
In a patient with GFR 22, the drug of choice for hypertension is?
In a patient with GFR 22, the drug of choice for hypertension is?
Signup and view all the answers
The nephrotic syndrome is primarily due to:
The nephrotic syndrome is primarily due to:
Signup and view all the answers
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by:
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by:
Signup and view all the answers
Normal range for proteinuria in a 24-hour urine collection is
Normal range for proteinuria in a 24-hour urine collection is
Signup and view all the answers
The clinical stage of chronic kidney disease called "renal insufficiency" or stage 3 to 4 disease,
The clinical stage of chronic kidney disease called "renal insufficiency" or stage 3 to 4 disease,
Signup and view all the answers
A 75-year-old male with hypertension (170/100) has had a renal ultrasound performed: right kidney is shrunken, left - N. What is the primary diagnosis?
A 75-year-old male with hypertension (170/100) has had a renal ultrasound performed: right kidney is shrunken, left - N. What is the primary diagnosis?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Nephrotic Syndrome Characteristics
- Characterized by proteinuria, edema, and hyperlipidemia.
Normal Proteinuria Range
- (Missing data; the question asks for the normal range, but no range is provided)
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of nephrotic syndrome, focusing on key features like proteinuria, edema, and hyperlipidemia. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of nephrology concepts and the clinical implications of these symptoms.
