The following measurements were taken from a healthy 33-year-old volunteer.
Samples ------- Urine ----------Serum
Creatinine -----200.0 mg/dl ----2.0 mg/dl
Glucose --------0 -------------80.0 mg/dl
Potassium -----50.0 mEq/L------5.0 mEq/L
Uric acid ------15.0 mg/dl -----3.0 mg/dl
PAH ---------100mg/ml -------0.2mg/ml
Which of the following is the best estimate of the filtration fraction in this patient assuming a urine flow of 1.0 ml/mm?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
E. 50%
Let me see your math skill....
Samples ------- Urine ----------Serum
Creatinine -----200.0 mg/dl ----2.0 mg/dl
Glucose --------0 -------------80.0 mg/dl
Potassium -----50.0 mEq/L------5.0 mEq/L
Uric acid ------15.0 mg/dl -----3.0 mg/dl
PAH ---------100mg/ml -------0.2mg/ml
Which of the following is the best estimate of the filtration fraction in this patient assuming a urine flow of 1.0 ml/mm?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
E. 50%
Let me see your math skill....