One of the most reliable predictors for worsening autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is
A)
serum creatinine levels.
B)
blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level.
C)
urine albumin excretion (UAE).
D)
urine specific gravity.
Ans:
C
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Serum creatinine levels have not been found to be an effective predictor marker for worsening ADPKD, but urine albumin excretion (UAE) has been determined a reliable predictor, as have increased electrolytes and hematuria.
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