Urinalysis and Urine Specimen Handling

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Urea is a product of:

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Protein and amino acid metabolism

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To determine whether a specimen is urine, measure the concentrations of:

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Urea and creatinine

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The average daily volume of urine produced by a normal adult is approximately:

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1,200 mL

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A person exhibiting oliguria would have a urine volume of:

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200 to 500 ml

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Which of the following terms is correctly matched with urine output?

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Polyuria: 3,000 mL in 24 hours

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The polyuria associated with diabetes mellitus is caused by:

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The presence of excess glucose in the urine

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Urine from a patient with diabetes insipidus has:

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Increased volume and decreased specific gravity

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A patient with polyuria shows a high specific gravity in the urine. The patient should be evaluated for:

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Diabetes mellitus

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Persons taking diuretics can be expected to produce:

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Polyuria

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A urine specimen may be rejected by the laboratory because:

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Nonmatching label and requisition form