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Plasma urea / creatinine ratio of 20:1 may be seen in-

A
Rhabdomyolysis
B
Ureteric calculi
C
Pre-renal failure
D
Chronic glomerulonephritis
High-Yield Explanation
Background. A blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine ratio (BCR) >20 (0.081 in international unit) is used to distinguish pre-renal azotemia (PRA) and acute tubular necrosis (ATN). However, there is little evidence that BCR can distinguish between these two conditions and/or is clinically useful Ref Harrison20th edition pg 299

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