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What is the substance that mediates colic in patients with stones lodged in the ureter?
What is the substance that mediates colic in patients with stones lodged in the ureter?
- Uric acid
- Prostaglandin E (correct)
- Calcium
- Sodium
What is the typical symptom experienced by a patient with stones lodged in the bladder?
What is the typical symptom experienced by a patient with stones lodged in the bladder?
- Fever
- Back pain
- Chest pain
- Irritation and UTI (correct)
How are stones larger than 1 cm in diameter typically managed?
How are stones larger than 1 cm in diameter typically managed?
- Surgical removal (correct)
- Antibiotics administration
- Increasing fluid intake
- Passing spontaneously
What diagnostic imaging technique is used to confirm the diagnosis of stones lodged in the ureter?
What diagnostic imaging technique is used to confirm the diagnosis of stones lodged in the ureter?
How is urinary retention related to stones obstructing the bladder neck typically managed?
How is urinary retention related to stones obstructing the bladder neck typically managed?
What is the immediate objective of treatment of renal or ureteral colic?
What is the immediate objective of treatment of renal or ureteral colic?
Why are opioid analgesic agents given in the treatment of renal or ureteral colic?
Why are opioid analgesic agents given in the treatment of renal or ureteral colic?
How do Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help in treating renal calculus pain?
How do Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) help in treating renal calculus pain?
Why is high fluid intake recommended for patients with renal calculi?
Why is high fluid intake recommended for patients with renal calculi?
What role does nutritional therapy play in preventing renal calculi?
What role does nutritional therapy play in preventing renal calculi?
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