Urine Crystals Flashcards
What are urine crystals?
Solid mineral deposits that form in urine.
True or False: Urine crystals can indicate a urinary tract infection.
True
What is the primary method used to identify urine crystals?
Microscopic examination of urine sediment.
Fill in the blank: Urine crystals can be classified into ______ categories.
four
What are the four main types of urine crystals?
Calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, and cystine.
Which urine crystal is most commonly associated with kidney stones?
Calcium oxalate crystals.
Multiple choice: Which type of urine crystal is typically found in alkaline urine? A) Calcium oxalate B) Uric acid C) Struvite D) Cystine
C) Struvite
What color are calcium oxalate crystals usually?
Colorless or white.
True or False: Uric acid crystals are more common in acidic urine.
True
Fill in the blank: Cystine crystals are associated with ______ disorders.
metabolic
What shape do struvite crystals typically resemble?
Staghorn or coffin-lid shapes.
Which urine crystal type can indicate a genetic disorder?
Cystine crystals.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of urine crystal? A) Calcium carbonate B) Uric acid C) Struvite D) Ammonium sulfate
D) Ammonium sulfate
What is the significance of finding urine crystals in a urinalysis?
They can indicate potential kidney stones or metabolic disorders.
True or False: All urine crystals are symptomatic.
False
What is the normal pH range of urine?
4.5 to 8.0
Which urine crystal is associated with a higher risk of urinary tract infections?
Struvite crystals.
Fill in the blank: The presence of ______ crystals may suggest dehydration.
Uric acid
What lifestyle factor can influence the formation of urine crystals?
Hydration status.
Multiple choice: Which diet component can increase the risk of calcium oxalate crystals? A) High protein B) High carbohydrate C) Low fat D) Low fiber
A) High protein
What is the common treatment for urinary crystals?
Increased fluid intake and dietary modifications.
True or False: Urine crystals can dissolve on their own without treatment.
True
What test can be performed to further analyze urine crystals?
Urine pH test.
Fill in the blank: A urine crystal analysis may include ______ to determine crystal type.
polarized light microscopy
