Question

a 35 - year - old male patient presents with excessive urination and lethargy. urinalysis reveals hematuria and protein in the urine. you suspect a kidney disorder. blood urea nitrogen together with which of the following is used to assess kidney function? a) creatine b) ggtp c) creatinine d) c - peptide

Explanation:

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine are commonly used markers to assess kidney function. Creatinine is a by - product of muscle metabolism and is filtered by the kidneys. Elevated levels of creatinine in the blood can indicate impaired kidney function. Creatine is related to energy production in muscles and not a kidney - function marker. GGTP is mainly related to liver function. C - peptide is associated with insulin secretion and diabetes assessment.

Answer:

C. Creatinine