Renal & Urology — Flashcards

What is the prognosis of minimal change disease? _____

Diagnosis of CKD is typically _____

Minimal change disease is characterised by _____ of podocyte foot processes

Chronic kidney disease results in _____ due to decreased production of erythropoietin (EPO) by diseased kidneys

Nephrotic syndrome results in _____lipidaemia **bonus, why?

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with periorbital oedema, sudden-onset flank pain with protein +++ & blood + on urinalysis? _____

Minimal change disease is rarely associated with _____

Hint: pharmacology

Acute kidney injury causes _____ serum creatinine and/or decreased urine output

Hint: ↓/↑

What are the immunofluorescence findings for membranous nephropathy? _____

_____ proteinuria in minimal change disease reflects isolated podocyte injury & predicts good response to steroids