Question

what is the term for elevated nitrogen?
a) anisocytosis
b) hypernatremia
c) azotemia
d) hyperkalemia

Explanation:

• Option a: Anisocytosis refers to abnormal red blood cell size variation, not related to nitrogen.
• Option b: Hypernatremia is elevated sodium levels, not nitrogen.
• Option c: Azotemia is the condition of elevated nitrogen - containing compounds (like urea, creatinine) in the blood, so this matches "elevated nitrogen".
• Option d: Hyperkalemia is elevated potassium levels, not nitrogen.

Answer:

c) azotemia