Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome ( 31 Questions)
Correct. Periorbital edema is a common manifestation of nephrotic syndrome, especially in the morning after fluid accumulation overnight. Elevated blood pressure and headache may accompany this edema, indicating fluid retention and hypertension, which are frequently associated with nephrotic syndrome.
Incorrect. Yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera (jaundicE. is not a typical manifestation of nephrotic syndrome and is more indicative of liver dysfunction or bile flow obstruction.
Incorrect. Pain and tenderness over the lower back are not directly related to periorbital edema and may suggest a separate issue, such as musculoskeletal pain.
Incorrect. Shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs are not specific to nephrotic syndrome and may suggest other respiratory or cardiac issues.
A. Correct. Periorbital edema is a common manifestation of nephrotic syndrome, especially in the morning after fluid accumulation overnight. Elevated blood pressure and headache may accompany this edema, indicating fluid retention and hypertension, which are frequently associated with nephrotic syndrome.
B. Incorrect. Yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera (jaundicE. is not a typical manifestation of nephrotic syndrome and is more indicative of liver dysfunction or bile flow obstruction.
C. Incorrect. Pain and tenderness over the lower back are not directly related to periorbital edema and may suggest a separate issue, such as musculoskeletal pain.
D. Incorrect. Shortness of breath and crackles in the lungs are not specific to nephrotic syndrome and may suggest other respiratory or cardiac issues.