Exudative And Transudative

Question 1

Protein

Answer 1

Exu- > 3g%

Trans- <3g %

Question 2

Appearance

Answer 2

Exu- Straw, purulent, hazy, chylus or blood stained

Trans- Clear or serous

Question 3

Glucose

Answer 3

Exu- low

Trans- normal

Question 4

Cholesterol

Answer 4

Exu- >60 mg/dl

Trans- <60mg/dl

Question 5

Causes of exudative pf

Answer 5

• Pulmonary TB
• Pneumonia
• Bronchial carcinoma
• Pulmonary infarction

Question 6

Causes of transudative pf

Answer 6

• Congestive cardiac failure.
• Nephrotic syndrome.
• Cirrhosis of liver.
• Malnutrition.
• Hypothyroidism
. Hypoproteinemia