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Urine Crystals Flashcards

1
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What are urine crystals?

A

Solid mineral deposits that form in urine.

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2
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True or False: Urine crystals can indicate a urinary tract infection.

A

True

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3
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What is the primary method used to identify urine crystals?

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Microscopic examination of urine sediment.

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4
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Fill in the blank: Urine crystals can be classified into ______ categories.

A

four

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5
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What are the four main types of urine crystals?

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Calcium oxalate, uric acid, struvite, and cystine.

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6
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Which urine crystal is most commonly associated with kidney stones?

A

Calcium oxalate crystals.

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7
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Multiple choice: Which type of urine crystal is typically found in alkaline urine? A) Calcium oxalate B) Uric acid C) Struvite D) Cystine

A

C) Struvite

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8
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What color are calcium oxalate crystals usually?

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Colorless or white.

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9
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True or False: Uric acid crystals are more common in acidic urine.

A

True

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10
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Fill in the blank: Cystine crystals are associated with ______ disorders.

A

metabolic

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11
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What shape do struvite crystals typically resemble?

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Staghorn or coffin-lid shapes.

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12
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Which urine crystal type can indicate a genetic disorder?

A

Cystine crystals.

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13
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of urine crystal? A) Calcium carbonate B) Uric acid C) Struvite D) Ammonium sulfate

A

D) Ammonium sulfate

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14
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What is the significance of finding urine crystals in a urinalysis?

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They can indicate potential kidney stones or metabolic disorders.

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15
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True or False: All urine crystals are symptomatic.

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False

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16
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What is the normal pH range of urine?

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4.5 to 8.0

17
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Which urine crystal is associated with a higher risk of urinary tract infections?

A

Struvite crystals.

18
Q

Fill in the blank: The presence of ______ crystals may suggest dehydration.

A

Uric acid

19
Q

What lifestyle factor can influence the formation of urine crystals?

A

Hydration status.

20
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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

A) High protein

21
Q

What is the common treatment for urinary crystals?

A

Increased fluid intake and dietary modifications.

22
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True or False: Urine crystals can dissolve on their own without treatment.

A

True

23
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What test can be performed to further analyze urine crystals?

A

Urine pH test.

24
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Fill in the blank: A urine crystal analysis may include ______ to determine crystal type.

A

polarized light microscopy

25
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What condition is often linked to the presence of uric acid crystals?

A

Gout.

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