Some nephrotoxic agents are ACE inhibitors, ARBs, aminoglycosides, cyclosporins, and NSAIDs.
DISCUSSION 3
A 38 year old female with a past medical history of significant for lupus erythematosus and hypertension, presents to her Primary Care Physician for a wellness visit. On physical exam, she is in no distress, VS BP 160/80mmHg HR 80bpm RR 20/min.
Q1: Compare the etiology of Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease?
Q2: Describe the mechanism for Acute Kidney Injury in Acute Tubular Necrosis.
Q3: Identify nephrotoxic agents and discuss how they affect renal function.
