Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Answer and Explanation 4

4.  C is the correct answer.  Acute nephritic syndrome is associated with oliguria not polyuria.  These patients with have hematuria with casts.  They have proteinuria (<2 grams in 24 hours) in the non nephrotic range.  They usually have a temporary impairment of renal function that leads to elevated BUN and creatinine as well as retaining sodium and water.




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