Glomerulonephritis

Question 1

What are the principles of treatment for GN?

Answer 1

1. Treat proteinuria & HTN using ACEI and ARBs
2. Restrict dietary salt and protein intake (reduces stress on kidneys)
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Question 2

What are the primary glomerular diseases that cause nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 2

1. Minimal change disease
2. Focal segmental GN
3. Membranous GN
4. Membrano-proliferative GN

Question 3

What are the primary glomerular diseases that result in nephritic syndrome?

Answer 3

1. Diffuse proliferative GN

2. Crescentic (rapidly progressing) GN