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Which of the following factors is associated with the formation of urinary calculi?
Which of the following factors is associated with the formation of urinary calculi?
- Excessive intake of vitamin C or D (correct)
- Low intake of meat and fish
- Cold weather
- Negative family history
What type of stones is likely to occur in patients with gout?
What type of stones is likely to occur in patients with gout?
- Cystine
- Uric Acid (correct)
- Calcium oxalate
- Magnesium phosphate
What is the primary cause of struvite stones?
What is the primary cause of struvite stones?
- Low calcium intake
- Genetic disorder
- Infection (correct)
- Excessive activity level
Which of the following conditions may lead to hypercalceamia?
Which of the following conditions may lead to hypercalceamia?
What is a potential dietary recommendation to reduce the risk of urinary calculi formation?
What is a potential dietary recommendation to reduce the risk of urinary calculi formation?