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Treat Modifiable Risk Factors

 Nephrolithiasis recurrence over a 10 year period for calcium oxalate stones is about

50% without treatment

 Family History of nephrolithiasis, inflammatory bowel disease, frequent urinary tract

infections, or history of nephrocalcinosis should be referred to a nephrologist

 Initial workup should start with: diet history, medications, serum calcium, phosphorous,

electrolytes and uric acid

Pearl # 11: Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus (Calcineurin Inhibitors) Have Many Drug-Drug