A 39-year-old woman presents with recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones despite increased fluid intake and compliance with dietary modifications. Vital signs are stable (BP 128/82, HR 78, RR 14, Temp 37°C). Laboratory studies reveal hypercalciuria on 24-hour urine collection (320 mg/day; normal <250 mg/day) with normal serum calcium and intact parathyroid hormone levels. Serum creatinine is 0.9 mg/dL. She denies polyuria or polydipsia. Which medication most likely reduces future stone formation?

  1. A)Mannitol
  2. B)Spironolactone
  3. C)HydrochlorothiazideGABARITO
  4. D)Furosemide
  5. E)Acetazolamide

Explicação

Thiazide diuretics increase calcium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and can reduce urinary calcium excretion, which helps prevent recurrent calcium stones. This is a classic therapeutic use of thiazides beyond blood pressure control. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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