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Which of the following factors affect the accuracy of estimated GFR using creatinine clearance equations?
Which of the following factors affect the accuracy of estimated GFR using creatinine clearance equations?
- Weight
- Sex
- All of the above (correct)
- Age
Which of the following is not a factor that affects creatinine levels independently of GFR?
Which of the following is not a factor that affects creatinine levels independently of GFR?
- Glomerulonephritis (correct)
- Fenofibrate use
- Sepsis
- Rhabdomyolysis
What is the benefit of using cystatin C instead of creatinine in estimating GFR?
What is the benefit of using cystatin C instead of creatinine in estimating GFR?
- Cystatin C is not affected by diet, drugs, or body mass
- All of the above (correct)
- Cystatin C is produced by all nucleated cells
- Cystatin C is formed at a constant rate
