Which term indicates increased urine production?

Which term indicates increased urine production?

• A. Diuresis
• B. Nocturia
• C. Enuresis
• D. Prostatism

Answer: (A)

The main idea is urine output. Diuresis refers to an increased production of urine, meaning the kidneys are generating a higher volume of urine than normal. This can happen with fluid intake, osmotic effects, or use of diuretic drugs. Nocturia is about waking up at night to urinate, not necessarily more urine overall. Enuresis is involuntary urination, usually at night in children, not a description of production rate. Prostatism involves prostate-related obstruction or symptoms, which affect flow rather than how much urine is produced. So the term for increased urine production is diuresis.

The main idea is urine output. Diuresis refers to an increased production of urine, meaning the kidneys are generating a higher volume of urine than normal. This can happen with fluid intake, osmotic effects, or use of diuretic drugs. Nocturia is about waking up at night to urinate, not necessarily more urine overall. Enuresis is involuntary urination, usually at night in children, not a description of production rate. Prostatism involves prostate-related obstruction or symptoms, which affect flow rather than how much urine is produced. So the term for increased urine production is diuresis.