312 Nephrolithiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Minimum urine volume to prevent stone formation (H20 C312 P2171)
A
2 L
2
Q
Most common type of nephrolithiasis (H20 C312 P2168)
A
Calcium oxalate stones
3
Q
Risk of stone formation doubles when urine output is: (H20 C312 P2169)
A
<1 L/d
4
Q
Traditionally considered “radiolucent” stone (H20 C312 P2170)
A
Uric acid stone
5
Q
Most clinicaly important inhibitor of calcium-containing stones (H20 C312 P2168)
A
Urine citrate
6
Q
Preferred therapy for cystine stones (H20 C312 P2172)
A
Tiopronin
7
Q
Target urine pH in treatment of cystine stone (H20 C312 P2172)
A
7.5
8
Q
Recommended sodium intake to decrease urinary excretion of calcium (H20 C312 P2173)
A
<2.5 g/d
9
Q
The only known strategy that reduces endogenous oxalate production (H20 C312 P2172)
A
Avoiding high-dose vitamin C supplements
