Glomerular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is affected with glomerular disease
A
active secretion and absorption
2
Q
what is the glomerulus
A
spores, nerve endings, vessels around kidney tubules that filters products from the blood
3
Q
what are the 5 categories of glomerular disease
A
Nephrotic Syndromes Nephritic Syndromes Sediment Disorders Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis Chronic Glomerulonephritis
4
Q
in what cat would proteinuria occur
A
Nephrotic Syndromes and sediment disorders
5
Q
When would you have fluid and water retention
A
Nephritic Syndromes
6
Q
Describe Nephrotic Syndromes
A
you have an increase of glomerular permeability
- may lose proteins and fluids
7
Q
Describe nephritis syndromes
A
you have a decrease in glomerular permeability
- you have water and fluid retention
8
Q
What is sediment disorders
A
components in the urine settle down (hemauria and proteinuria)
