Uric Acid Metabolism

Question 1

reference interval of uric acid in female

Answer 1

1.5 - 6mg/dl

Question 2

reference interval of uric acid in males

Answer 2

2.5 - 7mg/dl

Question 3

uric acid is a.k.a

Answer 3

7,9 dihydro1H-purine

weight - 168Da

Question 4

uric acid exists as mono sodium irate at what Ph?

Answer 4

5.57 & above

Question 5

ph at which mono sodium urate crystallizes out of solution;

Answer 5

7.0 - 7.2

Question 6

these crystals are called

Answer 6

Toph i

Question 7

what is pseudo gout ?

Answer 7

a lesion triggered by deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals on joint cavities

Question 8

formation of uric acid stones is called

Answer 8

Urolithiasis

Question 9

if Uricacid/creatinine ratio is >0.7 it is

Answer 9

hyperuricaemia

Question 10

if Uricacid/creatinine ratio is <0.7 it is

Answer 10

renal failure due to intrinsic kidney disease

Question 11

uricosurics include

Answer 11

1) probenicid
2) sulphinpyrazone

Question 12

hypouricaemia is uric acid levels

Answer 12

<2.0 mg/dl (0.12mmol/l)