Question

A 79-year-old man in a care home is found to have a creatinine rise from 100 to 180 micromol/L over 48 hours. He has been taking Ramipril and Ibuprofen for osteoarthritis, and has been vomiting with poor oral intake. Blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Stop Ramipril and NSAIDs and give intravenous 0.9% saline

Answer

Increase Ramipril dose to improve renal perfusion

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Continue Ibuprofen to treat pain

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Withhold fluids and monitor for spontaneous recovery

Answer

Start loop diuretics to increase urine output

Practice question

A 79-year-old man in a care home is found to have a creatinine rise from 100 to 180 micromol/L over 48 hours. He has been taking Ramipril and Ibuprofen for osteoarthritis, and has been vomiting with poor oral intake. Blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial management?