Definitions Flashcards
1
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What is azotemia?
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Azotemia is a biochemical term associated with elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine.
2
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What are the normal reference ranges for BUN and creatinine?
A
The normal reference range for BUN is 7-18 mg/dL, and for creatinine, it’s 0.6-1.2 mg/dL.
3
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What is the usual cause of azotemia?
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Azotemia is typically caused by a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
4
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How can azotemia be classified?
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Azotemia can be classified as prerenal, renal, or postrenal.
5
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What is uremia?
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Uremia is a condition that occurs when azotemia progresses to clinical manifestations and systemic biochemical abnormalities due to the failure of renal excretory function.
