Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Glomerulonephritis?
A
inflammation of glomeruli
2
Q
What causes Glomerulonephritis?
A
Acute poststreptococcal
3
Q
What is the first sign of Glomerulonephritis?
A
Periorbital edema then progress to total body edema
4
Q
S/S of Glomerulonephritis
A
- Oliguria
- Preioribtal then total body edema
- Smoky urine
- Protein uria
- HTN
- Abd or flank pain
5
Q
What is a Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) titer looking for?
A
Looks for recent strep infection
6
Q
Management of Glomerulonephritis
A
- Rest
- Restrict Na and fluids
- Administer diuretics
- Antibiotics
7
Q
Prevention of Glomerulonephritis
A
Positive strep = antibiotics
Teach to take entire prescription
Personal hygiene to prevent skin infection
