The Abbreviations BS and FBS Both Have to Do With

question 94

Multiple Choice

The abbreviations BS and FBS both have to do with:

• A) blood sugar.
• B) bithyroid substances.
• C) bodily secretions.
• D) subinsulin.
• E) sucrose byproducts.

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Definitions:

Renal Failure

A condition where the kidneys lose the ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.

Cystitis

An inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a bacterial infection.

Indwelling Urinary Catheter

A tube inserted into the bladder through the urethra to drain urine, remaining in place for extended periods.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues.