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?

Steroid resistance is diagnosed Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of ineffective steroid therapy?

Steroid resistance Signup and view all the answers

What type of edema is characterized by severe swelling?

Generalized edema Signup and view all the answers

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

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

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

Heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of severe generalized edema?

Swollen legs and ankles 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?

Increase fluid intake to replenish volume Signup and view all the answers

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

Malaria Signup and view all the answers

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

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Schistosomiasis Signup and view all the answers

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

Tropical regions Signup and view all the answers

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

They are both parasitic diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure?

Captopril Signup and view all the answers

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

Methimazole Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

Gold Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant?

Phenytoin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is used to treat gout?

Probenecid Signup and view all the answers

When does Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome typically manifest?

At birth or within 3 months of life Signup and view all the answers

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

Infancy to early childhood Signup and view all the answers

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

Neonatal period Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic timing of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome?

At birth or within the first few months Signup and view all the answers

When can Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome be diagnosed?