Urine Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
Besides hematuria, what can cause red urine?
A
Beets and blueberries
2
Q
What can cause green urine?
A
Asparagus
3
Q
Cloudy urine?
A
Bacteria/pus
4
Q
Blue urine?
A
Methylene
5
Q
Bright/fluorescent yellow urine?
A
Riboflavin (b2)
6
Q
What is the syndrome called where we have a deficiency in the branched chain dehydrogenase complex and what is the result?
A
Maple syrup urine disease. Build up of branched chain amino acids and their toxic products. Isoleucine, leucine, and valine.
7
Q
What food gives you pungent pee because of its sulfur smell?
A
Asparagus
8
Q
Kidney stones can make your urine smell like what?
A
Ammonia
