Question 415 · LEK · Tubulointerstitial nephritis
The drugs that might trigger acute pyelonephritis include:
- A. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) e.g. ibuprofen.
- B. antibiotics e.g. ciprofloxacin.
- C. proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) e.g. omeprazole.
- D. allopurinol.
- E. all of the above.
Hint
The intended entity is drug-induced acute (tubulo)interstitial nephritis; recall which drug classes are classic culprits.
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