Chapter 6: 3.1 - Factors of Precipitation Flashcards
1
Q
Factors that influence precipitation of urine crystals (3)
A
- Temperature
- Solute Conc.
- pH of urine
2
Q
____ in temperature increases chance of precipitation
A
decrease
3
Q
increase of concentration in the solution ___ chance of precipitation
A
increases
4
Q
organic and iatrogenic compounds crystallize more easily in ____pH
A
acidic
5
Q
inorganic salts are less soluble in ___ or ____ urine
-increase precipitation
A
neutral, alkaline
6
Q
abnormal urinary crytals are found in ____ urine or rarely in ____ urine.
A
acidic, normal
7
Q
identitiy of abnormal crystals should be confirmed by ___
A
chemical tests + patient information
8
Q
iatrogenic compounds can be clinically significant when…
A
they precipitate in renal tubules
