NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1 | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen 2025
NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1 | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen 2025 What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - Correct Answer 3.5g in 24 hours What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - Correct Answer -immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based). -ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine) -statins (improve blood lipid levels). -Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney function) Describe the "risk" stage for AKI - Correct Answer creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25% Describe the "injury" stage for AKI - Correct Answer creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50%
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