MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

RENAL AND ACID BASE PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a normal blood urea nitrogen level?
A
5mg/dL
B
2.4mg/dL
C
12mg/dL
D
22mg/dL
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In general, around 6 to 24 mg/dL (2.1 to 8.5 mmol/L ) is considered normal.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, about 7-20 mg/dL is a normal level. A higher than normal BUN level may be a sign that your kidneys are not working well. Your doctor will compare your BUN results along with other test results, such as creatinine and eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate), to decide on next steps.

Detailed explanation-3: -Normal human blood should contain between 1.8 – 7.1 mmol/L [1].

Detailed explanation-4: -42-44 Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a useful measure of adequate or excessive protein intake if nutritional status and hydration are within normal limits.

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