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What is the ideal body weight for a male patient who is 5 ft 10 inches tall?
What is the ideal body weight for a male patient who is 5 ft 10 inches tall?
- 70.5 kg
- 68.5 kg
- 66.5 kg (correct)
- 64.5 kg
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance in children?
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance in children?
- MDRD method
- Cockcroft-Gault method
- Jelliffe method
- Schwartz method (correct)
What is the factor used in the Schwartz method for children aged 1 to 12 years?
What is the factor used in the Schwartz method for children aged 1 to 12 years?
- 0.50
- 0.45
- 0.55 (correct)
- 0.60
Why is ideal body weight used for obese patients instead of total body weight?
Why is ideal body weight used for obese patients instead of total body weight?
What is the unit of measurement for creatinine clearance in the Schwartz method?
What is the unit of measurement for creatinine clearance in the Schwartz method?
Which method considers both the age and the weight of the patient, along with serum creatinine concentration?
Which method considers both the age and the weight of the patient, along with serum creatinine concentration?
What is the normal range of creatinine clearance for a subject of ideal body weight?
What is the normal range of creatinine clearance for a subject of ideal body weight?
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance in mature adults (not for patients under 20 years)?
Which method is used to calculate creatinine clearance in mature adults (not for patients under 20 years)?
What is the formula for ideal body weight for females?
What is the formula for ideal body weight for females?
What is the age range for which the MDRD method is used?
What is the age range for which the MDRD method is used?
