An indicator of the glomerular filtration rate is:

A) the urine protein test
B) the creatinine clearance test
C) the blood urea nitrogen
D) the microalbuminuria test


B) the creatinine clearance test
The creatinine clearance test is an indicator of the glomerular filtration rate. Creatinine clearance is calculated in milliliters per minute by the following formula: (140 - Age) × (Weight in kg). The result is then divided by (72 × the serum creatinine in milligrams per deciliter.)

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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1) 25% 2) 20% 3) 29% 4) 50%

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