Nephrotic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
clinical manifestations
A
edema - sacrum, ankles, hands, ascites anorexia hematuria foamy urine/proteinuria hypoalbuminemia
2
Q
diagnostics
A
UA - wbc’s, protein
< protein in blood
> cholesterol
renal biopsy - confirm dx
3
Q
complications
A
infection thromboembolism of renal vein PE acute renal failure atherosclerosis
4
Q
remember
A
liver is trying to compensate
> albumin, cholesterol
5
Q
pharmacology
A
albumin
diuretics
ACE inhibitors
lipid lowering agents
