Question
A 64-year-old woman develops severe diarrhea 2 weeks after finishing antibiotics for pneumonia. She has also noticed a decrease in the risk of urine output despite drinking lots of fluids. On examination, she has a postural drop in her blood pressure, the JVP is low, and the abdomen is soft but diffusely tender. Despite giving 4 L of normal saline, her urine output remains low. The urinalysis is positive for heme-granular casts and the urine sodium is 42 mEq/L. Which of the following medications should be held during the recovery phase of this woman’s ARF?
| A. |
acetaminophen |
| B. |
digoxin |
| C. |
lorazepam |
| D. |
enalapril |
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