NEW
Font size
WorksheetsNephrotic Syndrome
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Nephrotic syndrome is more common in men than women
TRUE
FALSE
In most children, the first sign of nephrotic syndrome is_
Facial swelling
High blood pressure
Fatigue
Diabetes
Genetic mutation can lead to Nephrotic Syndrome
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following are primary causes of nephrotic syndrome?
I Minimal-change nephropathy
II Membranous nephropathy
III Diabetes Mellitus
IV Focal Glomerulosclerosis
A. I,II,III
B. II,III,IV
C. I,II,IV
D. All Above
The most common causes of nephrotic syndrome in children is _
Membranous nephropathy
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Diabetes Mellitus
Minimal change glomerulonephritis
Proteinuria lead/ reduce nephrotic syndrome.
Lead
Reduce
Which of the following are possible symptoms and signs of nephrotic syndrome?
Passing frothy and foul smelling urine
Thrombosis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Oliguria is one of the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome. What is oliguria?
Oliguria refers to the increase in the quantity (volume) of total urine output in a day.
Oliguria refers to the reduction in the quantity (volume) of total urine output in a day.
Oliguria refers to presence of blood in the urine
Oliguria refers to presence of protein in the urine
The possible symptoms of nephrotic syndrome are edema, haematuria and oliguria.
TRUE
FALSE
Which are from the following are the complications of nephrotic syndrome?
I Infections
II Thromboembolism
III Cardiovascular complications
IV Hypovolemic crisis
I,II,III
II,III,IV
I,III,IV
All Above
---------------- is caused by increased glomerular permeability and hypoalbuminemia, resulting in decreased plasma oncotic pressure and functional hypovolemia.
Statement above is referring to which complications of nephrotic syndrome?
Acute renal failure
Edema
Hormonal, mineral alterations and intussusceptions
Anemia
Why arterial punctures should be avoided in nephrotic children?
Due to hyperlipidemia
Due to the risk of arterial thrombosis
Due to urinary loss
Due to decreased of albumin level
The complications of the NS can be divided into two categories, disease-associated and treatment-related.
TRUE
FALSE
How does prognosis for patients with
minimal change pathology always ends?
GOOD
FATAL
How does prognosis for patients with
Focal-segmental glomerulosclerosis always ends?
GOOD
FATAL
A 6 year old child was brought to pediatric OPD with complaints of progressive swelling around the eyes which has progressed to involve the legs. Urine is positive for nephrotic range proteinuria but no hematuria. Serum albumin is low but she is otherwise well. Which of the following will NOT be part of the initial management?
Salt restriction
Diuretics
Bed rest
Low fat diet
What is the most common drug that has been used for nephrotic syndrome?
Corticosteroids
Cyclophosphamide (CPM)
Cyclosporin A (CsA)
Tacrolimus
How are children who develop NS being categorized by?
History of disease/treatment
Renal function
Cyclosporine level
Respond to corticosteroid therapy
The presences of suppresser cytokines or lymphokines have been shown to have a role in the pathogenesis of the nephrotic syndrome
TRUE
FALSE
In nephrotic syndrome, the rate of apoptosis in circulating (T-lymphocytes/ B-Lymphocytes) also has been found to be increased, and a role for reduced antioxidant defence has been postulated.
B-lymphocytes
T-lymphocytes
Nephrotic syndrome is more common in adults compared to children.
TRUE
FALSE
