Question

A 28-year-old woman has recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones. According to UK guidelines, which measure is most effective for preventing further stone formation?

Accepted Answer

Increase fluid intake to achieve urine output >2.5 L/day

Answer

Adopt a low-oxalate diet

Answer

Start a thiazide diuretic

Answer

Begin potassium citrate

Answer

Reduce dietary calcium intake

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman has recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones. According to UK guidelines, which measure is most effective for preventing further stone formation?