EXAM 2 PATHO Flashcards
1
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Anuria
A
Failure of the kidneys to produce urine.
2
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(BPH)
A
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ; an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine
3
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BUN
A
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of urea nitrogen found in your blood. Urea nitrogen is a waste product made when your liver breaks down protein. It’s carried in your blood, filtered out by your kidneys, and removed from your body in your urine.
