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What is nephrotic syndrome? Correct Answer: A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are... key features of nephrotic syndrome? Correct Answer: -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? Correct Answer: 3.5g in 24 hours What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? Correct Answer: -immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based). -ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine) -statins (improve blood lipid levels). -Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney function) Describe the "risk" stage for AKI Correct Answer: creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25% Describe the "injury" stage for AKI Correct Answer: creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50% Describe the "failure" stage for AKI Correct Answer: creatinine x3 normal, & GFR reduced by 75% (Cant fix) Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples. Correct Answer: Decreased perfusion to kidneys. -NSAIDs -Severe dehydration -Renal artery stenosis -MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low cardiac output -Blood/ fluid loss [Show More]
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