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CALCIUM STONES
drspleen - 03-16-11 15:19
A 43-year-old patient presents to the ER with left flank pain and is diagnosed with a calcium kidney stone. Which of the following conditions are inconsistent with this patient having kidney stones composed of calcium?
* A. Excessive drinking of milk and antacids to control dyspepsia
* B. Dent’s disease
* C. Sarcoidosis
* D. Hyperparathyroidism
* E. Leukemia
drspleen - 03-16-11 15:19
A 43-year-old patient presents to the ER with left flank pain and is diagnosed with a calcium kidney stone. Which of the following conditions are inconsistent with this patient having kidney stones composed of calcium?
* A. Excessive drinking of milk and antacids to control dyspepsia
* B. Dent’s disease
* C. Sarcoidosis
* D. Hyperparathyroidism
* E. Leukemia
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: CALCIUM STONES babbu5508 - 03-19-11 12:38 My answer is: e.
Leukemia is inconsistent with this patient having kidney stones composed of calcium...uric acid stones may be seen..
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