stones Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of stones are the most common?
A
Calcium
2
Q
Which stones can be seen on XR?
A
calcium, cystine, and struvite (radiodense)
3
Q
Which stone types are considered “acidic”
A
uric acid + cystine
4
Q
Which stone type is considered alkalotic?
A
Struvite
5
Q
What occupational exposure puts someone at risk for developing stones?
A
Working outside in the summer (leads to dehydration)
6
Q
If you treat a patient with potassium citrate and their symptoms resolve, how does that help you determine what kind of stone they had?
A
Alkalizing treatment dissolves uric acid stones; doesn’t dissolve cystine stones but keeps them from forming
7
Q
As stone travels down ureter pain can refer to which areas?
A
ipsilateral testis or labium
