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is dietary protein limited?
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not usually, unless patient has XS nitrogenous wastes in the blood - increased BUN and Crt
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what is the best indicator of renal function
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serum Crt
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how can you prevent AGN?
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having all sore throats cultured and treating strep infections
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what's the most important intervention for AGN?
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BEDREST! - if edema, hypertension and hematuria are gone
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what is the most common dietary restriction?
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sodium and water restriction if edema is severe
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what are urinalysis findings?
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hematuria (found in dz ending in -itis)
proteinuria +3 to +4 high SG |
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how long after a strep infection does AGN develop?
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2-3 weeks
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what happens to the kidney in AGN?
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gets clogged up with antigen-antibody complexes which cause inflammation and loss of function
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what are the first signs of AGN?
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puffy face and dark urine
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