Kidney in SLE Flashcards
1
Q
what are the four lab findings of a nephrotic syndrome?
A
proteinuria
edema
hyperlipidemia/lipiuria
hypoalbuminuria
2
Q
what are lab findings of nephritic syndromes?
A
hematuria
hypertension
loss of GFR
oliguria
3
Q
what is level of proteinuria in nephrotic syndrome?
A
protein is 3.5 g/day
4
Q
what is cell finding in nephritic syndrome?
A
acanthocytes in urine
5
Q
how do you measure proteinuria in suspicion of nephrotic?
A
24 hour urine collection or spot urine protein;creatinine ratio
6
Q
what is most common SLE renal finding?
A
lupus nephritis
