CNN Exam- Chronic Kidney Disease questions with correct answers

List the limitations of the modification diet of renal disease (MDRD) and Cockgraft-Gault equations - Answer The major limitation for both equations is that at glomerular filtration rates above 60, their estimation is not accurate. The equation is much more accurate for stages II to V. Cockgraft-Gault does not take into account ethnicity or nutritional status. The MDRD is preferred because it has been extensively studied and takes into account other variables. MDRD is limited in that it only accounts for 1 race (black). Other minority groups are not accounted for and thus their GFR may not be truly representative. ***TAKE AWAY*** Both are less accurate with GFR greater than 60. List the Cockgraft-Gault equation - Answer Calculated by the following: (140-age) x lean body mass (kg) / serum creatinine (mg/dl) x 72. The equation is further modified by multiplying the result by 0.85 for woman (as a way for accounting for the lower body mass). The Cockgraft-Gault equation is easily memorized and only requires one blood test to calculate, the serum creatinine. Limited by variances in the body mass (relies on serum creatinine for calculations). Can be over or under estimated based on GFR.