Several potential treatments are available for Mrs. Ahote. Ibuprofen and naproxe

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Several potential treatments are available for Mrs. Ahote. Ibuprofen and naproxen are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which act as analgesics (pain relievers). Alfuzosin and tamsulosin are alpha-blockers, which can relax smooth muscle. Lithotripsy and ureteroscopy can break the stone into smaller pieces. Classify potential treatments for Mrs. Ahote's kidney stones into the categories below.

Several potential treatments are available for Mrs. Ahote. lbuprofen and naproxen are nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs, which act as analgesics (pain relievers). Alfuzosin and tamsulosin are alpha-blockers, which can relax smooth muscle. Lithotripsy and ureteroscopy can break the stone into smaller pieces. Classify potential treatments for Mrs. Ahote's kidney stones into the categories below. Beneficial and appropriate for immediate use ial and appropriate if symptoms do not resolve soon Not appropriate performing lithotripsy administering tamsulosin restricting fluid intake administering ibuprofen performing a kidney transplant performing hemodialysis increasing oral fluid intake

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Beneficial and appropriate for immediate use-

Increasing fluid intake, this hydration leads to passage of stone from urine.

If symptoms do not resolve soon

Administering tamsulosin for proper passage of urine

Administering ibuprofen for pain relief.

Performing a lithotripsy for breakdown of stone.

Not appropriate-

Restricting fluid intake will worsen the condition.

Performing a kidney transplant is never required as it can be easily resolved.

Performing a hemodialysis as it would not remove large stones.

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