8: Nephropathy

Question 1

What are the 4 stages of nephropathy?

Answer 1

1. Microalbuminuria (30-299/24 hours)
2. Proteinuria
3. Nephrotic syndrome
4. Renal failure

Question 2

Kidney damage is often detected by changes in the BUN/Cr, so check urine for _____.

Answer 2

Kidney damage is often detected by changes in the BUN/Cr, so check urine for proteinuria.

Question 3

Normal albumin/creatinine ratio?

Answer 3

• Normal: <3.5
• Borderline: 3.6-9.9
• Abnormal: 10+

Question 4

Which type of DM has a higher chance of developing nephropathy?

Answer 4

• Type 1: 30–40% chance of having nephropathy after 20 years
• Type 2: 15–20% develop clinical renal disease

Question 5

Normal microalbumin in 24 hours?

Answer 5

• Normal: 0-30 mg/day
• Abnormal: 30-300