Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy Flashcards
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- During the first trimester, how much does the GFR change by?
- What happens to the levels of creatinine, uric acid and BUN?
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- During the first trimester, how much does the GFR change by?
- GFR increases by 40% to 60%
- What happens to the levels of creatinine, uric acid and BUN?
- These are all markers of renal clearance. So, they all decrease.
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