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tiara099

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which blood component is elevated in gout?
 
  a. Bilirubin
  b. Blood urea nitrogen
  c. Creatinine
  d. Uric acid

Question 2

Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels are monitored to assess an older adult's
 
  a. Tissue repair ability
  b. Cardiac function
  c. Renal function
  d. Acid-base balance


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Uric acid is the by-product of purine metabolism. Elevations of uric acid in an older adult with acute inflammation of a joint are often diagnostic of gouty arthritis. Bilirubin (response A) is the product of red blood cell destruction and is not related to gout. Urea nitrogen (response B) and creatinine (response C) are waste products of metabolism and are used to measure renal function. BUN and creatinine levels are not elevated in gout.

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C
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine are waste products of metabolism that are excreted by the kidneys. Increased levels of serum BUN and creatinine may indicate decreased kidney function. Responses A, B, and D are not monitored by serum BUN and creatinine levels.


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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