The Kidney in SLE Flashcards
1
Q
characteristics of nephrotic syndrome
A
- proteinuria > 3.5 g/day
- edema
- hyperlipidemia/lipiduria
- hypoalbuminemia
- GFR preserved
2
Q
characteristics of nephritic syndrome
A
- hematuria with RBC casts and dysmorphic RBCs
- hypertension
- loss of GFR
- oliguria
3
Q
difference between nonglomerular and glomerular hematuria
A
- dysmorphic RBCs with glomerular hematuria
4
Q
RBC in urine think ______
A
- nephritis
5
Q
droplets of fat in urine think _____
A
- nephrosis
6
Q
what condition is associated with the Maltese cross sign
A
- nephrotic syndrome
7
Q
which class of lupus nephritis are nephritic syndromes
what about nephrotic syndromes
A
- III and IV nephritic
- V nephrotic
8
Q
what do you use for RAAS blockade in SLE
A
- ACEi or ARB
9
Q
what do you use to decrease flares in SLE
A
- hydroxychloroquine
10
Q
what do you use to treat CAD in SLE
A
- statin
11
Q
what do you use to reduce fracture risk in SLE
A
- calcium + vit D
12
Q
C3 and C4 levels in SLE
what about in ANCA vasculitis
A
- low
- normal
