Urinary Calculus Disease MCQ Question with Answer

Urinary Calculus Disease MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

Question No : 29
What is the principal defect in renal hypercalciuria?

impaired renal tubular calcium reabsorption

excessive glomerular leak of calcium

deficiency of the enzyme xanthine oxidase

hypercalcemia

Question No : 30
What could the discomfort experienced during ESWL session be related to?

the energy density of the shock waves as they pass through the skin

the size of the focal point

a & b

none of the above

Question No : 31
What is false concerning the use of antibiotics in stone patients?

they are mandatory when urine shows ≥ 10 WBCs/hpf in symptomatic patients

they aim at treating pyonephrosis and urosepsis

they should cover Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus, Enterobacter, Proteus, and Klebsiella species

All of the above

Question No : 32
What is the preferred irrigation fluid during PCNL?

physiological saline 0.9%

glycine 1.5%

balanced salt solution

distilled water

Question No : 33
What sequence of ureteral parts represents the most to least favorable stone response to ESWL treatment?

upper, lower, mid

lower, upper, mid

mid, upper, lower

mid, lower, upper

Question No : 34
What type of stones do laxative abusers might develop?

ammonium urate

sodium urate

calcium oxalate

calcium phosphate

Question No : 35
During pyelolithotomy for removing a staghorn urate stone; how to ensure a complete removal of calyceal branches?

by performing intra-operative ultrasonography

by performing radial nephrotomies

by performing adjunct PCLN

by taking a scout KUB film