A 22-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has significant proteinuria. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
سؤال مجاني 1 من 10 اليوم · اشترك وكمّل بدون حد
اعرض الإجابة
الإجابة والشرح
ادخل لحسابك عشان نحفظ إجاباتك ونوريك أخطاءك.
الإجابة: B. Renal biopsy
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Nephrotic syndrome.pdf · p. 4
Significant proteinuria in SLE suggests lupus nephritis. The next step is a renal biopsy, because the findings and treatment depend on the ISN/RPS class (I–VI), and biopsy is indicated before starting immunosuppressive therapy.
- Repeating labs or following up later (A, C, D) delays diagnosis and treatment of a potentially progressive nephritis.
ليش كل خيار صح أو غلط
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B
ليش صح
Proteinuria in SLE points to lupus nephritis, which is diagnosed by kidney biopsy; the microscopic findings define its class (I-VI).
✓ Nephrotic syndrome.pdf · p. 4
- المصدر
- Nephrotic syndrome.pdf · p. 4
Glomerular Diseases [Notes].pdf · p. 13 - المحاضرة
- Glomerular Diseases · Nephrology · Module C
- ظهر في
- MED43 ♂ Quiz C