Renal Stones Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
High urinary conc of crystal forming substances
Genetic
Environmental
2
Q
Main crystals
A
Calcium oxalate and/or calcium phosphate
3
Q
Treatment
A
Shock wave therapy
Surgery
4
Q
PEN 2014
Fluid
A
Encourage fluid intake
5
Q
PEN 2014
Protein
A
Achieve RNI (0.8-1g/kg)
6
Q
PEN 2014
Sugar
A
Limit consumption sugar sweetened beverages and foods with added sugar
7
Q
PEN 2014
Salt
A
<6g/d
8
Q
PEN 2014
Calcium
A
700mg/d from dietary intake
9
Q
PEN 2014
If have Ca oxalate stones
A
Avoid high oxalate foods
Rhubarb, chocolate, spinach
10
Q
PEN 2014
Weight
A
Prevent weight gain to prevent kidney stones in healthy ind
11
Q
PEN 2014
Vitamin C
A
RNI = 40mg/d
Avoid >2000mg/d
