Kidney Stones Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what do the majority of kidney stones consist of?
A
calcium oxalate
2
Q
what is important for the prevention of kidney stones?
A
adequate urine production and intake of dietary calcium
3
Q
what is the minimum intake of water/day?
A
3 liters
4
Q
what is the adequate calcium intake from food?
A
1000 - 1200 mg/day
5
Q
what supplement needs to be avoided?
A
calcium
6
Q
If the patient has a previous history of kidney stones, what foods should be limited?
A
food high in oxalate content (spinach, some berries, chocolate, wheat bran, nuts, beets, tea and rhubarb), high salt intake and and high doses of vitamin C supplements
7
Q
what can you consume a moderate amount of?
A
protein
