Prior to chemical tests for glycosuria, clinicians checked for sweetness of the urine as a sign of
pyelitis
diabetes mellitus
renal calculus
acute glomerulonephritis
The Correct Answer is B
A. Pyelitis is an infection of the renal pelvis and does not cause sweet-smelling urine.
B. Diabetes mellitus often causes glycosuria (glucose in urine), which can make urine taste sweet.
C. Renal calculus (kidney stones) does not affect urine sweetness.
D. Acute glomerulonephritis affects kidney function and urine appearance but does not specifically cause sweet-smelling urine.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Pyelitis is an infection of the renal pelvis and does not cause sweet-smelling urine.
B. Diabetes mellitus often causes glycosuria (glucose in urine), which can make urine taste sweet.
C. Renal calculus (kidney stones) does not affect urine sweetness.
D. Acute glomerulonephritis affects kidney function and urine appearance but does not specifically cause sweet-smelling urine.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Lactose is a sugar in breast milk and is not the only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum.
B. Casein is a protein found in breast milk but not the sole source of nutrition for the infant.
C. Colostrum is the nutrient-rich first milk produced by the mother in the first 2-3 days postpartum and provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the newborn.
D. Meconium is the infant's first stool and not a source of nutrition.