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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