deck 7 Flashcards
MC form of nephritic syndrome
IgA nephropathy (berger’s)
henoch-schonlein and post strep glomerulonephritis both are treated w/ what?
mostly supportive care
what is the other name for goodpasture?
anti-glomeruar basement membrane glomerulonephritis
treatment for goodpasture?
admit, plamapheresis, cyclophosphamide
what is the treatment for IgA nephropathy?
ACE or ARB +/- cortiocosteroids, nephrology referral
when is IV albumin indicated in nephrotic disorders?
serum albumin <2 g/dL
what nephrotic disease carries the higher incidence of thrombolic events?
membranous nephropathy
what is the MC cause of ESRD in the US?
diabetic nephropathy
what is concerning about amyloidosis?
it quickly progresses to ESRD in 2-3 years
what x-linked syndrome is presents w/ hearing loss, and microscopic hematuria at birth?
alport syndrome
what is the earliest detector of diabetic nephropathy?
screening for microalbuminuria