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What is the primary purpose of measuring urine albumin concentration?
What is the primary purpose of measuring urine albumin concentration?
- To diagnose diabetes
- To evaluate the effects of hypertension
- To monitor renal damage in diabetic patients (correct)
- To assess cardiovascular risk
Why is a first morning sample preferred for measuring urine albumin concentration?
Why is a first morning sample preferred for measuring urine albumin concentration?
- Because it provides the most accurate results (correct)
- Because it helps diagnose diabetes better
- Because it correlates strongly with lipid levels
- Because it reduces the effect of patient hydration
What risk factor makes urine albumin a marker for renal damage in nondiabetic patients?
What risk factor makes urine albumin a marker for renal damage in nondiabetic patients?
- Obesity
- Elevated lipids (correct)
- High blood sugar levels
- Low blood pressure
In what units is Urine Albumin:Creatinine Ratio (ACR) measured?
In what units is Urine Albumin:Creatinine Ratio (ACR) measured?
What does an ACR ratio higher than 34mg/mmol indicate?
What does an ACR ratio higher than 34mg/mmol indicate?
Why might daily activity lead to false positive ACR results?
Why might daily activity lead to false positive ACR results?
What is the normal level of ACR in spot urine specimens?
What is the normal level of ACR in spot urine specimens?
What is the purpose of expressing albumin concentration in a spot sample as a ratio to urine creatinine?
What is the purpose of expressing albumin concentration in a spot sample as a ratio to urine creatinine?
What is the relationship between urea and BUN?
What is the relationship between urea and BUN?
Why is the BUN test usually done alongside a blood creatinine test?
Why is the BUN test usually done alongside a blood creatinine test?
What contributes to an increase in blood urea concentrations?
What contributes to an increase in blood urea concentrations?
Why is urea considered a poor marker for kidney disease compared to creatinine?
Why is urea considered a poor marker for kidney disease compared to creatinine?
What can cause lower blood urea concentrations to be seen in pregnancy?
What can cause lower blood urea concentrations to be seen in pregnancy?
How does BUN help in indicating kidney dysfunction?
How does BUN help in indicating kidney dysfunction?
What does an increase in urea cycle enzyme activity result in?
What does an increase in urea cycle enzyme activity result in?
Why is it important to consider both protein intake and liver function when interpreting BUN results?
Why is it important to consider both protein intake and liver function when interpreting BUN results?
What makes creatinine a better marker for kidney function than urea?
What makes creatinine a better marker for kidney function than urea?
