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Glomerulonephritis Assessment

Mechanism

Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Infection

Which of the following is the most likely cause of glomerulonephritis?

Signs and Symptoms

Hypertension

Which of the following is most likely a feature of glomerulonephritis?

Hematuria

Which of the following most likely indicates bleeding in the upper urinary tract seen with glomerulonephritis?

Proteinuria

Oliguria

Generalized Edema

Increased BUN and CR

Which of the following lab findings is most likely associated with glomerulonephritis?

Flank Pain

Acute Glomerulonephritis Interventions

Rest

Which of the following is most commonly indicated in the treatment of acute glomerulonephritis?

Restrict Salt and Fluid Intake

Restrict Protein

Antihypertensives

Diuretics

Antibiotics

Chronic Glomerulonephritis Interventions

Corticosteroids

Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention in chronic glomerulonephritis?

Erythropoietin

Cytotoxic Agents

Dialysis

Plasmapheresis

Transplant

Nephrotic Syndrome

Massive Proteinuria > 3.5g per Day

Which of the following is most likely to be found during assessment of a patient with nephrotic syndrome?

Edema

Increased risk of infection

Thromboembolism

Which of the following is most likely to be seen in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?

Hyperlipidemia

Fatty casts

Cryptosporidium

Protozoa

Which of the following best describes cryptosporidium?

Ingestion of Oocysts in Food or Water

Which of the following best describes the transmission of cryptosporidium?

Outbreaks of Diarrhea from Contaminated Water Supply

In which of the following settings would cryptosporidium be the most likely cause of illness in a population?

Mild Disease in Non-immunocompromised

Which of the following is the most likely presentation of cryptosporidium?

Severe Diarrhea in AIDS

Which of the following is the most likely result of cryptosporidium infection in a patient with AIDS?

Acid Fast Cysts

Which microscopic finding or histological description is associated with infection of cryptosporidium?

Characteristics

Treatment

Nitazoxanide for Immunocompetent

Which of the following is the most appropriate medical treatment of cryptosporidium?

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