Male Patient Admitted with Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Resulting in Acute Blood

question 397

Multiple Choice

Male patient admitted with gastrointestinal hemorrhage resulting in acute blood loss anemia. Colonoscopy and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy fail to reveal source of bleed.

• A) 285.9, 578.1, 45.13, 45.23
• B) 578.1, 285.1, 45.13, 45.23
• C) 578.9, 285.1, 45.13, 45.23
• D) 578.9, 280.0, 45.13, 45.23

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Definitions:

Loop of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney which plays a crucial role in the concentration of urine.

Solute Concentration

The measure of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent or solution.

Kidney Medulla

The kidney medulla is the innermost part of the kidney, composed of renal pyramids, and is responsible for concentrating urine and maintaining water and salt balance in the body.

Vasa Recta

refers to the series of straight blood vessels in the kidney that serve a crucial role in the process of urine concentration.