Steroid Resistance in Medicine
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What is steroid resistance characterized by?

  • Response to steroid therapy within 2 weeks
  • Treatment with steroids for 12 months
  • Daily steroid therapy for 16 weeks
  • Inability to induce remission within 8 weeks of daily steroid therapy (correct)

    • Within what timeframe does steroid resistance occur?

  • Within 8 weeks (correct)
  • Within 16 weeks
  • Within 12 weeks
  • Within 4 weeks

    • What is the minimum duration of steroid therapy required to diagnose steroid resistance?

  • 6 weeks
  • 8 weeks (correct)
  • 12 weeks
  • 4 weeks

    • What happens when remission is not induced within 8 weeks of daily steroid therapy?

    <p>Steroid resistance is diagnosed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of ineffective steroid therapy?

    <p>Steroid resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of edema is characterized by severe swelling?

    <p>Generalized edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main indication of intravascular volume depletion in a patient with severe edema?

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

    What is the primary cause of severe generalized edema with evidence of intravascular volume depletion?

    <p>Heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of severe generalized edema?

    <p>Swollen legs and ankles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment goal for a patient with severe generalized edema and evidence of intravascular volume depletion?

    <p>Increase fluid intake to replenish volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome in certain regions?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in certain areas?

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

    What is another disease, besides malaria, that can cause nephrotic syndrome in certain regions?

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

    In which regions are malaria and schistosomiasis commonly found to cause nephrotic syndrome?

    <p>Tropical regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common link between malaria and schistosomiasis in certain regions?

    <p>They are both parasitic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure?

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

    Which of the following medications is used to treat an underactive thyroid gland?

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

    Which medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

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

    Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant?

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

    Which of the following medications is used to treat gout?

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

    When does Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome typically manifest?

    <p>At birth or within 3 months of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical age range for the onset of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome?

    <p>Infancy to early childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of life does Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome usually occur?

    <p>Neonatal period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic timing of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome?

    <p>At birth or within the first few months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome be diagnosed?

    <p>At birth or within the first few months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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