nephritic syndrome and nephrotic syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
nephrotic syndrome triad?
A
proteinuria
hypoalbuminaemia
oedema
2
Q
how is nephrotic syndrome diagnosed?
A
dipstick
3
Q
clinical signs of nephrotic syndrome?
A
pitting oedema round eyes, and limbs
4
Q
main cause of nephtoric syndrome in children?
A
minimal change
5
Q
what is patient usually given in nephrotic syndrome?
A
furosedmide and ACE inhibitor
6
Q
two side effects of furosemide?
A
napper
gout
tinnitus
7
Q
what are the two stand out signs of nephritic syndrome?
A
hypertension and RBC casts
8
Q
how can the urine appear in nephritic syndrome?
A
smoky
9
Q
more protein in urine in nephrotic or nephritic syndrome?
A
nephrotic
