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What is renal lithiasis?
Kidney stones.
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What is dysuria?
Painful or difficult urination.
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What is a urinalysis?
A test that checks a urine sample for signs of infection.
100
What is lithotripsy?
The process of crushing stones.
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What is the recommended amount of water that should be consumed daily for a person at risk for developing kidney stones?
3500 ml of water a day.
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What is a kidney stone?
Solid material that forms in the kidneys due to increased concentration of urine.
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What symptom may lead to dehydration?
Nausea and vomiting.
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What is a blood test?
This test involves drawing blood for analysis purposes.
200
What is shock wave lithotripsy?
A machine that destroys kidney stones using sound waves.
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What is the diet recommendation for patients who frequently develop kidney stones?
Reduce intake of food rich in sodium, sugar, and proteins.
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What is hypercalciuria?
High calcium in the blood that causes kidney stones.
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What is hematuria?
Presence of blood in the urine.
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What is abdominal x-ray?
A picture of the abdomen created by radiation to visualize the stones.
300
What is ureteroscopy?
This is a process that uses a scope or long tube to remove kidney stones.
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What tool is placed on the toilet to catch stones that are passed during urination?

A seive/filter

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Who does kidney stones mostly affect?
Obese men.
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What does the term "chronic" mean?
Symptoms that last for a long period of time.
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What is a CT scan?
A 3-D test that requires the injection of a contrast dye.
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What is a common pain medication for kidney stones?

Opioids for severe pain, ketorlac for moderate pain 
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Why is it important to exercise?
Being overweight increases the patient's risk of developing kidney stones.
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What is a kidney stone made of?
Mineral and acid salts.
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Where is pain concentrated in a patient who has kidney stones?
Lower back, flank area.
500
What does the analysis of passed stones determine?
The composition of the kidney stones.
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What medication can be given to help pass the stone easier? 

what is tamsulosin or flomax

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What is a medication that can prevent calcium stones?
A thiazide diuretic.