10 Questions
What is the ideal body weight for a male patient who is 5 ft 10 inches tall?
66.5 kg
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance in children?
Schwartz method
What is the factor used in the Schwartz method for children aged 1 to 12 years?
0.55
Why is ideal body weight used for obese patients instead of total body weight?
To avoid exaggerating the Clcr values
What is the unit of measurement for creatinine clearance in the Schwartz method?
mL/min/1.73 m2
Which method considers both the age and the weight of the patient, along with serum creatinine concentration?
Jelliffe method
What is the normal range of creatinine clearance for a subject of ideal body weight?
120-130 mL/min per 1.73 m2
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance in mature adults (not for patients under 20 years)?
MDRD method
What is the formula for ideal body weight for females?
45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 ft
What is the age range for which the MDRD method is used?
For patients over 20 years
Test your knowledge on the two active tubular secretion mechanisms in the kidneys, including the transport of organic acids and bases, and their role in excreting endogenous and exogenous substances. Learn about the organic anion transporter and organic cation transporter systems. Understand how these mechanisms work together to maintain proper kidney function.
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