glomerulonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is glomerulonephritis
A
Inflamed glomeruli
2
Q
Role of our glomeruli
A
Filters out waste
3
Q
How do our glomeruli become inflamed
A
Antibodies cause scarring on the glomeruli
4
Q
What is the main cause of glomerulonephritis
A
Strep infection
5
Q
Why is a strep infection so dangerous
A
It can affect the heart valves
6
Q
The best way to treat glomerulonephritis
A
Antibiotics for the infection
7
Q
Medical intervention ordered for treating glomerulonephritis
A
dialysis
8
Q
should be avoided in the diet for glomerulonephritis
A
sodium and protein
9
Q
Where is pain located with glomerulonephritis
A
the flanks
10
Q
Expected lab increased with glomerulonephritis
A
BUN
Creatinine
Specific gravity
11
Q
Expected V/S abnormality with glomerulonephritis
A
Hypertension
