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What is nephrolithiasis? renal calculi (kidney stones)
How does Renal calculi form? formed d/t elevated levels of minerals in the body
What minerals in excess can cause calcium oxalate (most common),
renal calculi? phosphate
uric acid
struvite
cystine
Urolithiasis stone in the bladder
Ureterolithiasis condition of stones in the ureter
Risk Factor & complications of renal -Male, 20-50yo, previous stones, obesity, HTN,
calculi diabetes, low fluid intake.
-complications of stones: obstructions,
pyelonephritis (kidney infection), CKD
,Classic Kidney stone presentation acute onset of severe, colicky flank pain that wax
and wane in intensity.
Severe pain is associated with the movement of the
stone and can cause n/v.
pt may seem anxious and unable to sit still
history and physical for Irritative Bladder symptoms -dysuria (painful or
nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) difficulty urinating), urgency, & frequency
Vague flank pain or acute colicky pain with
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Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
Hematuria
Diaphoretic, tachycardic, appear extremely
uncomfortable
CVA tenderness tell your the stone is caused by passing of the stone through the ureter
located where? with obstruction & spasm
Where is the stone located if the pain that radiates downward into the groin
patient has pain in the groin region? indicates the stone has passed into the lower third
of the ureter
Vague flank pain or acute colicky stones in renal pelvis
pain with increasing intensity means
the stone is located where?
, Differential Diagnosis for abdominal Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
pain and/or flank pain: Pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
Ectopic pregnancy
Ovarian or testicular torsion
Appendicitis
Bowel obstruction
Diverticulitis
Rupture of aortic aneurysm
Right lower abdominal tenderness Blumberg sign: Rebound tenderness in the RLQ,
with a +Blumberg sign. What should caused by acute peritonitis.
be suspected? *Appendicitis
What labs do we run to diagnose a UA dipstick, urine microscopy and urine C&S
kidney stone? Serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
(Cr) to assess renal function.
What radiology methods are inexpensive, easily accessible. in combo its more
preferred for outpatient treatment practical
and why -KUB xray
-Renal Ultrasound
What stones can be seen on a KUB? CAN see: Calcium oxalate - most common type of
What stone can you not see on a stone
KUB CANNOT see: uric acid stones (radio translucent)
What is a Renal Ultrasound used for good for assessing for hydronephrosis (excess fluid
when testing for kidney stones? in the kidney d/t back up of urine that can be
caused by an obstruction). Bad for identifying a
stone.
What is the GOLD STANDARD for Non-contrast CT scan.
diagnosing a kidney stone?
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Terms in this set (169)
What is nephrolithiasis? renal calculi (kidney stones)
How does Renal calculi form? formed d/t elevated levels of minerals in the body
What minerals in excess can cause calcium oxalate (most common),
renal calculi? phosphate
uric acid
struvite
cystine
Urolithiasis stone in the bladder
Ureterolithiasis condition of stones in the ureter
Risk Factor & complications of renal -Male, 20-50yo, previous stones, obesity, HTN,
calculi diabetes, low fluid intake.
-complications of stones: obstructions,
pyelonephritis (kidney infection), CKD
,Classic Kidney stone presentation acute onset of severe, colicky flank pain that wax
and wane in intensity.
Severe pain is associated with the movement of the
stone and can cause n/v.
pt may seem anxious and unable to sit still
history and physical for Irritative Bladder symptoms -dysuria (painful or
nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) difficulty urinating), urgency, & frequency
Vague flank pain or acute colicky pain with
students for leadership and management roles in
various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, increasing intensity
decision-making, problem-solving, and
understanding organizational processes. A typical Radiation of pain into the groin
business program might cover topics
Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness
Hematuria
Diaphoretic, tachycardic, appear extremely
uncomfortable
CVA tenderness tell your the stone is caused by passing of the stone through the ureter
located where? with obstruction & spasm
Where is the stone located if the pain that radiates downward into the groin
patient has pain in the groin region? indicates the stone has passed into the lower third
of the ureter
Vague flank pain or acute colicky stones in renal pelvis
pain with increasing intensity means
the stone is located where?
, Differential Diagnosis for abdominal Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
pain and/or flank pain: Pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
Ectopic pregnancy
Ovarian or testicular torsion
Appendicitis
Bowel obstruction
Diverticulitis
Rupture of aortic aneurysm
Right lower abdominal tenderness Blumberg sign: Rebound tenderness in the RLQ,
with a +Blumberg sign. What should caused by acute peritonitis.
be suspected? *Appendicitis
What labs do we run to diagnose a UA dipstick, urine microscopy and urine C&S
kidney stone? Serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
(Cr) to assess renal function.
What radiology methods are inexpensive, easily accessible. in combo its more
preferred for outpatient treatment practical
and why -KUB xray
-Renal Ultrasound
What stones can be seen on a KUB? CAN see: Calcium oxalate - most common type of
What stone can you not see on a stone
KUB CANNOT see: uric acid stones (radio translucent)
What is a Renal Ultrasound used for good for assessing for hydronephrosis (excess fluid
when testing for kidney stones? in the kidney d/t back up of urine that can be
caused by an obstruction). Bad for identifying a
stone.
What is the GOLD STANDARD for Non-contrast CT scan.
diagnosing a kidney stone?
students for leadership and management roles in various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and
understanding organizational processes. A typical business program might cover topics
