Breath Odors May Alert the Examiner to Certain Underlying Metabolic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Breath odors may alert the examiner to certain underlying metabolic conditions. The odor of ammonia on the breath may signify

• A)uremia.
• B)tuberculosis.
• C)hepatic dysfunction.
• D)diabetic ketoacidosis.
• E)intestinal obstruction.

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