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Question 1 of 5
In a patient with proteinuria (UP:C 0.9 g/dl, SG 1.020, pH 7.0, quiet sediment), but has concurrent severe pancreatitis, what is the most likely source of the proteinuria and the next appropriate monitoring or therapeutic step?
Pre-renal/Overflow proteinuria, start an ACE-I
Renal proteinuria, recheck when the pancreatitis has resolved
Post-renal proteinuria, start antibiotic therapy
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following Cylindruia (Casts) are associated with Renal or Physiologic proteinuria when >2/lpf?
Epithelial Cell, Fatty and Waxy Casts
Granular Casts
Hyaline Casts
White Blood Cell and Red Blood Cell Casts
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a good reason NOT to run a UP:C on a urine sample?
Pyuria 3-5 rods/hpf
Hematuria 3-5 rbcs/hpf
pH of 7.5 and SG 1.018
None of the above
Question 4 of 5
If left untreated, proteinuria will lead to:
Production of inflammatory mediators and cytokines
Glomerular Hypertension
Glomerular sclerosis and renal fibrosis
All of the above
Question 5 of 5
The mainstays of therapy for proteinuria in both dogs and cats include:
Dietary transition to a protein-restricted diet
Calcium channel blocker therapy
RAAS therapy
A+C