Proteinuria And Systemic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What albumin level does the dipstick need to read for the test to be positive?
A
300 mg
2
Q
How do we quantify the protein that we find in the urine?
A
Albumin/Creatine Ratio
3
Q
What is the recommended screening for Type 2 Diabetes?
A
Annual ACR
4
Q
What two drug families can we prescribe to treat proteinuria?
A
ACEs and ARBS
5
Q
Two autoimmune disorders causing Nephrotic Syndrome?
A
RA and Lupus
6
Q
4 infections causing Nephrotic Syndrome?
A
Hep B/C, TB, HIV, Syphilis
7
Q
4 hematologic/oncologic causes of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Amyloidosis, sickle cell anemia, solid and liquid tumors, and multiple myeloma
8
Q
3 drugs causing nephrotic syndrome?
A
NSAIDs, lithium, and heroin
