A patient presented with edema, oliguria and frothy urine. He has no past history of similar complaints. On examination, his urine was positive for 3+ proteinuria, no RBCs/WBCs and no casts. His serum albumin was 2.5 gm/L and serum creatinine was 0.5 mg/dL. The most likely diagnosis is:
AInterstitial nephritis
BMinimal change disease
CMembranous nephropathy
DIgA nephropathy
Which of the following statements regarding rejection of solid organ transplants is true?
AMost immunosuppressive medications are used to prevent chronic rejection
BThe major cause of graft failure is acute rejection
CLiver transplants are especially susceptible to hyperacute rejection
DHyperacute rejection begins in the operating room with reperfusion of the transplanted organ
Which of the following is true regarding extended criteria donors for liver transplantation?
ADonors with well-controlled diabetes mellitus
BHepatitis C antibody positive donors
CDonors with significant uncontrolled comorbidities
DDonors aged >60 years with no significant comorbidities
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