Which term describes the presence of urinary waste products in the blood?

• A. Uremia
• B. Pyuria
• C. Copay
• D. Nocturia

Answer: (A)

When the kidneys fail to filter waste properly, urinary waste products start to accumulate in the bloodstream. That buildup is called uremia. It reflects the presence of nitrogenous wastes like urea and creatinine in the blood and often accompanies symptoms of kidney dysfunction. Pyuria means pus or white blood cells in the urine, indicating infection or inflammation of the urinary tract. Nocturia is waking at night to urinate, and copay is a financial term related to health insurance. So, the term that describes urinary waste products in the blood is uremia.