If nephrotic syndrome is not caused initially by kidney disease, it is termed _____ nephrotic syn-drome

a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. idiopathic


ANS: B
Nephrotic syndrome that is not initially caused by kidney disease is referred to a secondary, not primary, nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome is not generally associated with the terms, ter-tiary or idiopathic.

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