Q1. Nephrotic-range proteinuria is suggested by a first-morning urine protein/creatinine ratio above:
- 0.05 mg/mg
- 2 mg/mg
- 0.2 mg/mg
- 0.5 mg/mg
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Answer: B. 2 mg/mg
Nephrotic syndrome – urine tests – Heavy proteinuria on dipstick; first-morning urine protein/creatinine ratio above 2 mg/mg suggests nephrotic range (normal below 0.2; book gives below 0.5).