Kidney Stones Prevention Tips

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Why should table salt and high-sodium foods be reduced?

  • To increase the risk of osteoporosis
  • To avoid competition with calcium reabsorption in the kidneys (correct)
  • To prevent oxalate stones formation
  • To prevent calcium stones formation

What is the primary reason for not generally recommending low-calcium diets?

  • They lead to an increased risk of kidney stones
  • They are ineffective in reducing urinary calculi
  • They support the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys (correct)
  • They prevent osteoporosis

Which type of stones may result from excess dietary calcium in patients with type 2 absorptive hypercalciuria?

  • Uric Acid Stones
  • Oxalate Stones
  • Cystine Stones
  • Calcium Stones (correct)

What is the recommended intake of cranberry juice per day to prevent stone formation?

<p>One glass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are activities leading to sudden increases in environmental temperatures discouraged for individuals at risk of stone formation?

<p>They may lead to excessive sweating and dehydration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should fluids be consumed during the day to prevent stone formation?

<p>Every 1-2 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of stones in men are uric acid stones?

<p>72% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stones form in persistently alkaline, ammonia-rich urine?

<p>Uric acid stones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common bacteria associated with the formation of struvite stones?

<p>Proteus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT a predisposing factor for struvite stone formation?

<p>Chronic strictures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients with which condition can urinary stone formation occur due to increased oxalate absorption?

<p>Inflammatory bowel disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is NOT known to cause stone formation in some patients?

<p>Insulin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medication may be used for increased parathormone production that results in increased serum calcium levels in blood and urine?

<p>Thiazide diuretics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dietary recommendation is beneficial for reducing uric acid stones?

<p>Low-protein diet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can be prescribed to reduce serum uric acid levels and urinary uric acid excretion for patients with uric acid stones?

<p>Allopurinol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What intervention might be recommended for patients with cystine stones?

<p>Alkalinizing urine with potassium alkali salts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food group should be avoided to limit oxalate intake according to the text?

<p>Spinach and Swiss chard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedure is used for removing small stones located in the ureter close to the bladder?

<p>Ureteroscopy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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