NUR 265 Exam 1 with complete solutions

NUR 265 Exam 1 with complete solutions What is nephrotic syndrome? - ANS ️️ A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - ANS ️️ -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - ANS ️️ 3.5g in 24 hours What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - ANS ️️ -immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based). -ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine) -statins (improve blood lipid levels). -Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney function) Describe the "risk" stage for AKI - ANS ️️ creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25%