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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?

Endoscopic stone removal (correct)

Root canal treatment

Appendectomy

Gallbladder removal surgery

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?

To reduce calcium loss in urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the common term for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)?

Lithotripsy Signup and view all the answers

In ureteroscopy, how is access to the stone typically achieved?

Through ureteroscope insertion followed by using laser or lithotripter Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale behind instructing the patient to limit sodium intake?

To prevent competition with calcium for reabsorption in the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Why are low-calcium diets generally not recommended for preventing renal calculi?

They can lead to osteoporosis and do not prevent calculi Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised to avoid intake of oxalate-containing foods for preventing renal calculi?

To reduce the formation of calcium oxalate stones Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended fluid intake strategy during the day to prevent renal calculi?

Drink fluids every 1 to 2 hours during the day Signup and view all the answers

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?

To prevent complications due to infection-induced dehydration Signup and view all the answers

Why is liberal fluid intake encouraged for patients with calcium-based renal calculi?

To reduce stone formation by diluting urine Signup and view all the answers