Investigation Of Kidney Function Flashcards
1
Q
Creatine is synthesized in?
A
The kidney and liver
2
Q
What are the abnormal creatine levels for men and women?
A
> 1.2 women, and >1.4 men
3
Q
What is the major end product of nitrogen catabolism?
A
Urea
4
Q
Where does the urea cycle primarily take place?
A
The liver
5
Q
How is creatine affected by muscle mass?
A
More muscle mass leads to greater creatine production
6
Q
The albumin/creatine ratio is calculated by dividing? aka ACR
A
Albumin divided by creatine
7
Q
So whats the normal ACR value?
A
<30
8
Q
What is the moderately increased albuminuria mark, and what’s the severe mark?
A
30-300, greater than 300 is severe
