Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the nephrotic syndrome?
- proteinuria
- hematuria
- hypoalbuminemia
- hyperlipidemia
- generalized edema
Answer: B
Hematuria
Hematuria is present in NEPHRITIC syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome characteristically includes proteinuria (>3.5 gm/day), with resulting low serum albumin, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, hypercoagulability, and generalized edema (from oncotic third-spacing)
Know Your Content Blueprint
Nephrotic Syndrome is part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Genitourinary System (6%)
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