Question

The abbreviation ESWL is associated with _________.

1) circulatory collapse.
2) severe hypotension.
3) hemorrhage.
4) dehydration.
5) nephrolithiasis.

Answer 1

ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) is a procedure for treating kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) and is not related to the other options provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

The abbreviation ESWL stands for Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy. This non-invasive procedure is commonly used to treat nephrolithiasis, which is the medical term for kidney stones. The technique employs acoustic shock waves to break the kidney stones into smaller fragments that can be passed naturally through the urinary tract. ESWL is not associated with circulatory collapse, severe hypotension, hemorrhage, or dehydration, therefore the correct answer to the student's question is option 5) nephrolithiasis.