Acute Kidney Failure

Acute Kidney Failure ( 49 Questions)

A client with acute renal failure has a history of cardiovascular disease and is on multiple antihypertensive medications. Which antihypertensive medication class is most likely to contribute to prerenal acute renal failure?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can contribute to prerenal acute renal failure, especially in clients with preexisting cardiovascular disease. These medications may cause vasodilation and decrease blood flow to the kidneys, leading to impaired kidney function.

B) Incorrect. Beta-blockers are not directly associated with prerenal acute renal failure.

C) Incorrect. Calcium channel blockers are not typically associated with prerenal acute renal failure.

D) Incorrect. Thiazide diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances and metabolic disturbances, but they are not a common cause of prerenal acute renal failure.




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