Question

which of the following abbreviations is a treatment for kidney stones?
a eswl
b arf
c bun
d uti

Explanation:

• ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy): A non - invasive treatment for kidney stones. Shock waves are used to break the stones into smaller pieces that can be passed out of the body.
• ARF (Acute Renal Failure): A condition, not a treatment. It refers to the sudden loss of kidney function.
• BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): A test to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood, which is related to kidney function assessment, not a treatment.
• UTI (Urinary Tract Infection): An infection, not a treatment for kidney stones.

Answer:

A. ESWL