Which of the following is the most likely cause of the clinical combination of increased blood pressure, edema, slight proteinuria, hematuria, and red blood cell casts in the urine?
a. Nephritic syndrome
b. Nephrotic syndrome
c. Acute renal failure
d. Renal tubular defect
e. Urinary tract infection
Nephrotic syndrome
Nephritic syndrome
THE CORRECT ANSWER : A – NEPHRITIC SYNDROME
EXPLANATION : This syndrome has less severe proteinuria than Nephrotic Syndrome. Others are features of Nephritic syndrome.