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What is a primary characteristic of nephrotic syndrome?
What is a primary characteristic of nephrotic syndrome?
- Presence of tea-colored urine
- Decreased protein in the urine
- Increased volume in blood vessels
- Large amounts of protein in the urine (correct)
What can the leakage of large amounts of protein into the urine lead to?
What can the leakage of large amounts of protein into the urine lead to?
- Increased blood volume
- Intravascular depletion of volume (correct)
- Reduced risk of blood clots
- Decreased edema
What is a common symptom associated with nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss?
What is a common symptom associated with nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss?
- Clear urine
- Decreased urine production
- Frothy, foaming urine (correct)
- Dark, tea-colored urine
Which diagnostic test may be used to assess for potential complications of nephrotic syndrome?
Which diagnostic test may be used to assess for potential complications of nephrotic syndrome?
Which complication of nephrotic syndrome might SOB indicate?
Which complication of nephrotic syndrome might SOB indicate?
What is the term for swelling caused by fluid accumulation outside of blood vessels, often seen in nephrotic syndrome?
What is the term for swelling caused by fluid accumulation outside of blood vessels, often seen in nephrotic syndrome?
What is 'proteinuria'?
What is 'proteinuria'?
What is the expected color of urine in patients with proteinuria caused by nephrotic syndrome?
What is the expected color of urine in patients with proteinuria caused by nephrotic syndrome?
In nephrotic syndrome, what does 'intravascular depletion of volume' refer to?
In nephrotic syndrome, what does 'intravascular depletion of volume' refer to?
What is the significance of pleural effusion as a complication of nephrotic syndrome?
What is the significance of pleural effusion as a complication of nephrotic syndrome?
Flashcards
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome
A kidney disorder characterized by the leakage of large amounts of protein into the urine, leading to intravascular volume depletion and extracellular edema.
Proteinuria (Frothy Urine)
Proteinuria (Frothy Urine)
Urine that appears frothy or foamy due to the presence of a large amount of protein.
Chest X-ray (in Nephrotic Syndrome)
Chest X-ray (in Nephrotic Syndrome)
Using imaging to assess fluid around the lungs.
Study Notes
- Nephrotic syndrome is a condition where the kidneys leak significant amounts of protein into the urine.
- This leakage leads to intravascular volume depletion and extracellular edema.
- A key characteristic is massive proteinuria, resulting in frothy, foaming urine, not tea-colored urine.
- A chest X-ray may be needed to detect possible pleural effusion.
- Shortness of breath (SOB) can occur as a complication due to possible pulmonary embolism.
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