Question

In calculating the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results for women, the creatinine clearance is usually:

a. the same as for men.
b. greater than that for men.
c. multiplied by 0.85.
d. multiplied by 1.15.

Answer 1

In calculating the GFR results for women, the creatinine clearance is usually multiplied by 0.85.

Step-by-step explanation:

The creatinine clearance in calculating the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) results for women is usually multiplied by 0.85. Creatinine clearance is used to measure GFR, which is the volume of fluid filtered from the renal glomerular capillaries into the Bowman's capsule per unit time. To allow comparison of results between people of different sizes, the creatinine clearance is often corrected for the body surface area (BSA) and expressed compared to the average sized man.