Question

this exam is closed - book. before starting, make sure you have studied all of the questions on your previous ct quizzes. question 36 2 pts azotemia is a condition characterized by elevations of two metabolites of protein breakdown. in addition to creatinine, which metabolite is elevated in an azotemic patient? ammonia acetone bilirubin bun

Explanation:

Azotemia is a condition where there are elevated levels of nitrogen - containing waste products from protein breakdown. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine are the two main metabolites that are elevated in azotemia. Ammonia is not the main one in azotemia. Acetone is related to ketone bodies and not to protein - breakdown metabolites in azotemia. Bilirubin is related to red - blood - cell breakdown and not to protein metabolism in azotemia.

Answer:

D. BUN