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Obstetrics- Nephrolithiasis
harry206 - 05-13-09 03:30
A 29-year-old African-American female who is in her first trimester of pregnancy develops severe pain in her right flank that radiates to her right labia. The pain is 10/10 in severity and paroxysmal in character. She denies any fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, increased urinary frequency, hematuria, or burning micturition. Her pregnancy is otherwise uncomplicated. She has a past history of uric acid stones. She is given ketorolac, which relieves her pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
harry206 - 05-13-09 03:30
A 29-year-old African-American female who is in her first trimester of pregnancy develops severe pain in her right flank that radiates to her right labia. The pain is 10/10 in severity and paroxysmal in character. She denies any fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, increased urinary frequency, hematuria, or burning micturition. Her pregnancy is otherwise uncomplicated. She has a past history of uric acid stones. She is given ketorolac, which relieves her pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
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Re: Obstetrics- Nephrolithiasis babbu5508 - 09-30-10 15:50 My answer is: b.
though difficult during pregnancy, abdominal ultrasound helps in diagnosis of renal stones and is radiation risk-free..mri can be helpful..
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