Question

Which creatinine clearance value shows severe renal failure?

(a) 120-130 ml/min

(b) 20-50 ml/min

(c) Below 10 ml/min

(d) 70-80 ml/min

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Below 10 ml/min

The best explanation: The normal creatinine clearance value is 120-130 ml/min. A value between 20-50 ml/min of creatinine clearance shows moderate renal failure. Values below 10 ml/min indicates a severe renal failure.