Kidney stones Flashcards
1
Q
Colicky flank pain that radiates to groin, diagnosis?
A
Kidney Stone
2
Q
First test for Kidney Stone?
A
Urinalysis, no blood, no stone
Ultrasound
3
Q
Flank pain and hematuria, diagnosis?
A
Kidney Stone
4
Q
Medications that help the stone pass?
A
Tamulosin
5
Q
Most common cause of kidney stones?
A
Calcium Oxalate
6
Q
Stone that is < 5mm, treatment?
A
Fluids and Analgesic
7
Q
Stone that is >3cm, treatment?
A
Nephrostomy and surgery
8
Q
Stone that is >5mm, <3cm, treatment?
A
Lithotripsy, shock waves
9
Q
What is the radiographic test of choice for kidney stone in pregnancy?
A
U/S no CT scan
10
Q
What is the radiographic test of choice for kidney stone?
A
CT scan, not an Xray
