Rosh Review Nephrology Flashcards
1
Q
What other kidney disease has histologic findings identical to findings in IgA nephropathy?
A
IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) nephritis.
2
Q
What is the most common cause of primary glomerulonephritis in adults worldwide?
A
IgA nephropathy
3
Q
How does dietary salt intake affect the ability of ARBs to reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetic kidney disease?
A
The antiproteinuric effects of ARBs are improved with dietary salt restriction to ≤ 70 mEq/day.
