Question 120 · LEK · Nephrotic syndrome
Which of the following are secondary disturbances typical of nephrotic syndrome?
1) increased triglyceride and cholesterol serum concentrations;
2) vitamin D deficiency;
3) hyperthyroidism;
4) decreased fibrinogen concentration;
5) decreased immunoglobulin serum concentration.
The correct answer is:
2) vitamin D deficiency;
3) hyperthyroidism;
4) decreased fibrinogen concentration;
5) decreased immunoglobulin serum concentration.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,5.
- B. 1,2,5.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 1,2,4.
- E. 2,3,4.
Hint
Massive urinary protein loss removes binding proteins and antibodies, while the liver overproduces large proteins.
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