Renal Flashcards
1
Q
What investigations would you do in suspected nephrotic syndrome?
A
Bloods: FBC, UEs, LFTs, coag, lipids, glucose, ESR, immunoglobulins, complement, ANA, ANCA, anti-CCP, HIV/Hepatitis screen
Urine dip and ACR
Renal USS
Renal Biopsy
2
Q
Name two causes of primary nephrotic syndrome and four causes of secondary?
A
Primary: FSGS, membranous glomerulonephritis
Secondary: diabetes, RA, SLE, HIV/hepatitis, malignancy, NSAIDs
3
Q
Diagnostic level of proteinuria for nephrotic syndrome?
A
> 3.5g/day
4
Q
Management of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Fluid restriction, high dose diuretics, steroids and refer to renal
