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Kidney Stones and Risk Factors

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Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of kidney stones?

Elevated urinary oxalate levels

Renal disease (correct)

Hypercalciuria

Low urinary citrate levels

Which type of kidney stones is associated with gout?

Calcium Oxalate Stones

Calcium Phosphate Stones

Uric acid stones (correct)

None of the above

What are the main constituents of calcium oxalate stones?

Hypercalciuria

Urinary citrates

Calcium phosphate

Oxalate (correct)

Which of the following promotes the formation of calcium oxalate stones?

Increase in the body's synthesis of oxalate Signup and view all the answers

What type of urine promotes the formation of calcium phosphate stones?

Alkaline urine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of kidney stones?

Urinary urgency Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of fluids to prevent kidney stone formation?

<blockquote> 12 cups </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used to reduce uric acid levels in the urine?

Allopurinol Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary dietary measure to control urinary oxalate levels?

Low-calcium diet Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure uses high-amplitude sound waves to degrade kidney stones?

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy Signup and view all the answers