Small Group: Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
What are normal albumin levels?
A
3.5 - 5.5 g/dL
2
Q
List the five characteristics of nephrotic syndrome.
A
Edema Hyperlipidemia Lipiduria Hypoalbuminemia Proteinuria
3
Q
The most common type of nephrotic syndrome in African American males is ___________.
A
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
4
Q
Minimal change disease does not show up in _____________. You must use __________.
A
light microscopy or immunofluorescence; electron microscopy (which shows flattening of the podocytes)
5
Q
With any nephrotic syndrome, advise patients to __________.
A
eat less sodium and take ACE or ARB inhibitors
6
Q
What are the most common differentials for nephritic syndrome?
A
IgA nephropathy SLE ANCA vasculitis Goodpasture PGIN (not sure what this is)
7
Q
What is ASO?
A
Antistreptolysin O (a measurement of antibodies to Streptococcus pyogenes)
