Kidney in Systemic Diseases — Flashcards

_____ are the cornerstone of treatment for scleroderma renal crisis.

IgA nephropathy typically follows a _____ or GI tract infection

After checking a patient on urinalysis, patients with _____ should be started on an ACE inhibitor, especially if they have concommitant BP > 130/80

Nephrotic syndrome occurs due to _____ damage disrupting the glomerular filtration charge barrier

_____ glomerulonephritides are associated with Circulatory _____ antibodies.

Henoch-Schonlein purpura is associated with _____ (Berger disease)

Atheroembolic kidney disease will present with rising serum _____ and elevated ESR

Half and half nails, also called Lindsay nails are specific for _____

_____ renal tubular acidosis is also known as type 1 RTA

_____ is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in Caucasian adults