Elevation of Which Laboratory Test Suggests an Onset of Essential

question 28

Multiple Choice

Elevation of which laboratory test suggests an onset of essential hypertension in children?

• A) Serum uric acid
• B) Serum sodium
• C) Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
• D) Protein in the urine

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Definitions:

Genetic Component

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Dyslexic Parent

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Reaction Time

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