(MHD) Lecture 8- Chronic Kidney Disease

Question 1

What two diseases are the most common causes for CKD?

Answer 1

HTN and DM make up 72% of causes

Question 2

Name the most common histologic subtype of Lupus associated Nephritis

Answer 2

Diffuse proliferative nephritis

Question 3

Livedo reticularis is a rash associated with what disease? Describe the disease and the rash.

Answer 3

Associated with Cholesterol Atheroembolic Disease.

Occurs when cholesterol is released from an atheromatous plaque into the bloodstream. Occurs after vascular surgery or intervention (angiogram, cardiac cath, etc.)