USMLE® Step 2 CK · Renal & Electrolytes · Topic RENAL-GN-02
Nephritic syndrome and glomerulonephritis
Nephritic syndrome and glomerulonephritis (RENAL-GN-02) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Renal & Electrolytes (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 346). Guideline basis: KDIGO 2021 Glomerular Diseases (general principles, infection-related GN, MPGN pattern + anti-GBM); KDIGO 2024 Lupus Nephritis + amended ANCA-Associated Vasculitis. Covers: Nephritic syndrome overview, Complement-guided differential, Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, Hereditary and IgA-mediated disease. Practice 28 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- RENAL-GN-02
- Chapter
- Renal & Electrolytes
- Review Book Page
- p. 346
- QuestionBank Items
- 28 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: KDIGO 2021 Glomerular Diseases (general principles, infection-related GN, MPGN pattern + anti-GBM); KDIGO 2024 Lupus Nephritis + amended ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Key Clinical Sections
- Nephritic syndrome overview
- Complement-guided differential
- Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
- Hereditary and IgA-mediated disease
- Renal biopsy contraindications and pre-procedure safety checks