A plain x-ray of the abdomen is a
A)GFR
B)PKU
C)KUB
D)BPH

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KUB stands for kidney, ureter, and bladder, and a plain x-ray of the abdomen is also known as a KUB x-ray. It is used to evaluate the urinary system and look for abnormalities such as kidney stones or calcifications. GFR (glomerular filtration rate) and PKU (phenylketonuria) are not evaluated through an x-ray, and BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is not typically evaluated with a plain x-ray of the abdomen.

A Plain X-Ray of the Abdomen Is a