PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
uremia
A
accumulation of waste products in the blood
B
surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall
C
pertaining to the bladder
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Uremia is a buildup of toxins in your blood. It occurs when the kidneys stop filtering toxins out through your urine. Uremia is often a sign of end-stage renal (kidney) disease. Treatments include medication, dialysis and kidney transplant surgery.

Detailed explanation-2: -Uremia is a dangerous medical condition that causes urea to accumulate in the blood. Urea is the waste that the kidneys usually help to filter away. Uremia is a symptom of kidney failure. When the kidneys cannot filter waste properly, it can enter the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Severe complications of untreated uremia include seizure, coma, cardiac arrest, and death. Spontaneous bleeding can occur with severe uremia and may include gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, spontaneous subdural hematomas, increased bleeding from any underlying disorder, or bleeding associated with trauma.

Detailed explanation-4: -Azotemia is a biochemical abnormality, defined as elevation, or buildup of, nitrogenous products (BUN-usually ranging 7 to 21 mg/dL), creatinine in the blood, and other secondary waste products within the body.

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