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How are uric acid stones typically managed?
How are uric acid stones typically managed?
- Through a high-protein diet
- Prescription of allopurinol (correct)
- Increasing intake of purine-rich foods
- Limiting fluid intake
What is a common intervention for kidney stones that do not pass spontaneously?
What is a common intervention for kidney stones that do not pass spontaneously?
- Endoscopic stone removal (correct)
- Root canal treatment
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder removal surgery
How is a dilute urine maintained in patients with oxalate stones?
How is a dilute urine maintained in patients with oxalate stones?
- Prescribing potassium alkali salts
- Increasing oxalate consumption
- Limiting fluid intake
- Increasing fluid intake (correct)
What is the purpose of amonium chloride in stone management?
What is the purpose of amonium chloride in stone management?
What is the common term for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)?
What is the common term for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)?
In ureteroscopy, how is access to the stone typically achieved?
In ureteroscopy, how is access to the stone typically achieved?
What is the rationale behind instructing the patient to limit sodium intake?
What is the rationale behind instructing the patient to limit sodium intake?
Why are low-calcium diets generally not recommended for preventing renal calculi?
Why are low-calcium diets generally not recommended for preventing renal calculi?
Why is it advised to avoid intake of oxalate-containing foods for preventing renal calculi?
Why is it advised to avoid intake of oxalate-containing foods for preventing renal calculi?
What is the recommended fluid intake strategy during the day to prevent renal calculi?
What is the recommended fluid intake strategy during the day to prevent renal calculi?
Why is it important to contact the primary provider at the first sign of a urinary tract infection in patients at risk of renal calculi?
Why is it important to contact the primary provider at the first sign of a urinary tract infection in patients at risk of renal calculi?
Why is liberal fluid intake encouraged for patients with calcium-based renal calculi?
Why is liberal fluid intake encouraged for patients with calcium-based renal calculi?
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