Question

Presence of which of the following conditions in urine are indicative of diabetes mellitus?

• A. Ketonuria and Glycosuria
• B. Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia
• C. Uremia and Ketonuria
• D. Uremia and Renal Calculi

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Ketonuria and Glycosuria

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. If a high amount of ketone bodies is present in the urine then the condition is termed ketonuria.
2. When glucose is found in the urine then the state is known as glycosuria.
3. Ketonuria and glycosuria are the most common symptoms of diabetes mellitus.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Renal calculi are solid mass of crystals that develop in kidneys.
2. Hyperglycaemia refers to high blood sugar.
3. Renal calculi does not indicate diabetes mellitus but hyperglycaemia indicates diabetes mellitus.

Option C:

1. Uremia involves the presence of high waste products in blood due to kidney damage.
2. Though ketonuria is a cause of diabetes mellitus, uremia is not the one.

Option D:

1. Uremia and renal calculi both are kidney diseases but are not indicatives of diabetes mellitus.

Final answer: Presence of ketonuria and glycosuria in urine are indicative of diabetes mellitus.