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What is the primary metabolic function of the kidneys?
What is the primary metabolic function of the kidneys?
- Regulation of arterial blood pressure
- Site for gluconeogenesis (correct)
- Regulation of electrolyte balance
- Regulation of water balance
What does an elevated BUN (>60 mg/dL) typically indicate?
What does an elevated BUN (>60 mg/dL) typically indicate?
- Normal kidney function
- A moderate-to-severe degree of renal failure (correct)
- Acute renal disease
- A mild degree of renal failure
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with increased BUN levels?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with increased BUN levels?
- Chronic renal disease
- Liver failure (correct)
- Impaired renal function
- Diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis
What could cause a temporary increase in BUN levels?
What could cause a temporary increase in BUN levels?
In which condition are decreased BUN levels observed?
In which condition are decreased BUN levels observed?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with increased blood creatinine levels?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with increased blood creatinine levels?
What is the main reason why serum creatinine is considered a better indicator of renal function?
What is the main reason why serum creatinine is considered a better indicator of renal function?
Which condition is characterized by decreased blood creatinine levels?
Which condition is characterized by decreased blood creatinine levels?
In which of the following conditions would you expect increased blood creatinine levels?
In which of the following conditions would you expect increased blood creatinine levels?
Why is plasma creatinine considered a better indicator of renal function than BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)?
Why is plasma creatinine considered a better indicator of renal function than BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)?
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