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What is steroid resistance characterized by?
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 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?
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?
What happens when remission is not induced within 8 weeks of daily steroid therapy?
What is the consequence of ineffective steroid therapy?
What is the consequence of ineffective steroid therapy?
What type of edema is characterized by severe swelling?
What type of edema is characterized by severe swelling?
What is the main indication of intravascular volume depletion in a patient with severe edema?
What is the main indication of intravascular volume depletion in a patient with severe edema?
What is the primary cause of severe generalized edema with evidence of intravascular volume depletion?
What is the primary cause of severe generalized edema with evidence of intravascular volume depletion?
What is the most common symptom of severe generalized edema?
What is the most common symptom of severe generalized edema?
What is the primary treatment goal for a patient with severe generalized edema and evidence of intravascular volume depletion?
What is the primary treatment goal for a patient with severe generalized edema and evidence of intravascular volume depletion?
What is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome in certain regions?
What is a common cause of nephrotic syndrome in certain regions?
Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in certain areas?
Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in certain areas?
What is another disease, besides malaria, that can cause nephrotic syndrome in certain regions?
What is another disease, besides malaria, that can cause nephrotic syndrome in certain regions?
In which regions are malaria and schistosomiasis commonly found to cause nephrotic syndrome?
In which regions are malaria and schistosomiasis commonly found to cause nephrotic syndrome?
What is the common link between malaria and schistosomiasis in certain regions?
What is the common link between malaria and schistosomiasis in certain regions?
Which medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure?
Which medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure?
Which of the following medications is used to treat an underactive thyroid gland?
Which of the following medications is used to treat an underactive thyroid gland?
Which medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Which medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant?
Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant?
Which of the following medications is used to treat gout?
Which of the following medications is used to treat gout?
When does Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome typically manifest?
When does Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome typically manifest?
What is the typical age range for the onset of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome?
What is the typical age range for the onset of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome?
At what stage of life does Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome usually occur?
At what stage of life does Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome usually occur?
What is the characteristic timing of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome?
What is the characteristic timing of Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome?
When can Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome be diagnosed?
When can Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome be diagnosed?
