Exam 2- nephrotic syndrome

Question 1

what happens in nephrotic syndrome

Answer 1

glomerulus = too permeable (mainly to proteins) –> excess protein elimination

Question 2

excess protein elimination levels

Answer 2

> 3 gr/day

Question 3

two main causes of nephrotic syndrome

Answer 3

1. glomerulonephritis
2. diabetes

Question 4

main lab value affected by nephrotic syndrome

Answer 4

*albumin (dec) –> 3rd spacing
proteinuria

Question 5

S/S of nephrotic syndrome

Answer 5

edema
HTN (activated RAAS)
liver problems
- hyperlipidemia
hypercoag *clot risk