Nephrotic and Nephritic Syndromes — Flashcards

Acute interstitial nephritis is associated with _____ and pyuria (classically eosinophils)

Nephrotic syndrome results in _____, which manifests as pitting edema and secondary hyperaldosteronism

Which proteins are increased in nephrotic syndrome (apart from LDL)?_____

_____ syndrome is associated with frothy urine with fatty casts

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

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

Nephrotic syndrome results in _____, which increases risk of infection

Nephritic syndrome is characterized by limited _____-uria < 3.5 g/day

Severe impairment of renal functions in the clinical setting of post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is an indication for _____

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