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________ stones are radiopaque.
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calcium
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Calcium stone are associated w/ diets rich in what?
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-oxalate containing foods
-salt -protein -dietary calcium restriction |
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The abuse of what vitamin is associated with calcium stone formation?
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vitamin C
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What is the most commonly found urine abnormality in kidney stones?
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hypercalciuria
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What type of stone are the only radolucent stones?
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uric acid stones
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When are uric acid stones formed?
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-hyperuricosuric states
-volume depletion -acidic urine |
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Uric acid stones are associated with what kind of diet?
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protein rich diets
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Fifty percent of patients with uric acid stones also have what?
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gout
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What are struvite stones composed of?
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magnesium ammonium phosphate crystals
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Struvite stones are associated with what disease?
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chronic UTIs
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What is the gold standard for dx of kidney stones?
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noncontrast helical CT
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Why should you get a basic chemisty in kidney stones?
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to check for acute renal failure
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Chronic calcium stones should be addressed first by what?
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diet changes
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What are some medications you can give a person w/chronic calcium stones?
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-Thiazide diuretics
-Potassium citrate -Allopurinol |
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What is the urine pH goal for uric acid stones?
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at least 7
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What are some therapies that can be used in chronic uric acid stones?
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-potassium cistrate
-potassium bicarb -sodium bicarb -acetazolaminde -allopurinol |
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What foods should you avoid in chronic uric acid stones?
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purine rich foods such as beef and liver
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