Question

A 27-year-old woman presents with facial puffiness and ankle oedema. Urinalysis shows 4+ protein and no blood. Blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg and serum albumin is low at 18 g/L. Which of the following is a recognised complication of nephrotic syndrome that should be anticipated?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of venous thromboembolism

Answer

Hypercalcaemia

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Dehydration due to polyuria

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Profound hypokalaemia

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Addisonian crisis

Practice question

A 27-year-old woman presents with facial puffiness and ankle oedema. Urinalysis shows 4+ protein and no blood. Blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg and serum albumin is low at 18 g/L. Which of the following is a recognised complication of nephrotic syndrome that should be anticipated?