Glomerular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
____________ is an immunologic response to the viral or bacterial agent, causing edema of the capillary walls.
A
Acute Glomerulonephritis AGN
2
Q
AGN impedes _____________ perfusion.
A
glomerular
3
Q
the immune reaction to AGN does what to the glomeruli?
A
damages and or scars.
4
Q
membrane permeability is altered with AGN, which allows for ________ and _______ to enter the urine.
A
Protein and RBC’s
5
Q
due to membrane permeability being altered with AGN, _______ and ______ are retained, causing edema and hypertension.
A
Na+ and H20
6
Q
most common cause of AGN is ____________________.
A
group A strep
7
Q
AGN S&S:
A
orbital edema
anorexia/vomiting
decreased urine output
dark urine
strep infection
8
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