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Renal Colic Diagnosis Quiz

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What is the most important aspect of the examination in confirming the presence of a kidney stone?

Loin to groin approach (correct)

Palpation revealing ureteric angle tenderness

The patient's level of distress

Patient's heart rate

In assessing patients with acute flank pain in the emergency department, what criteria might indicate the need for admission?

History of severe pain

Risk of dehydration

Inability to keep liquids down

All of the above (correct)

What information can a patient interview provide regarding stone formation?

Previous stone events

Medication history

Positive family history of stone disease

All of the above (correct)

What symptom is unlikely to be present in patients without an acute kidney stone?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What would be a typical reason for admitting a patient with acute flank pain for further investigation and treatment?

Risk of dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What might be an indication for assessing a patient with acute flank pain as an outpatient?

Mild to moderate distress Signup and view all the answers

What might pallor, dry mucous membranes, and poor skin turgor suggest during a physical examination?

Inadequate fluid intake Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of hypercalcemia in the text?

Renal failure Signup and view all the answers

What can a random urine sample help identify in patients with nephrolithiasis?

Hypercalciuria Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of imaging studies in patients with urolithiasis?

To establish a diagnosis and define the abnormality Signup and view all the answers

Why is the choice of imaging modality emphasized in the text?

To improve disease management Signup and view all the answers

What laboratory test can help identify underlying infections or inflammatory disorders in patients with normocytic anemia and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate?

Complete blood count Signup and view all the answers