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What is the primary mechanism by which iodinated contrast causes acute kidney injury (AKI)?
What is the primary mechanism by which iodinated contrast causes acute kidney injury (AKI)?
Which of the following pharmacologic interventions has been shown to reduce the incidence of contrast-associated AKI?
Which of the following pharmacologic interventions has been shown to reduce the incidence of contrast-associated AKI?
Which of the following is a key, preventable risk factor for AKI?
Which of the following is a key, preventable risk factor for AKI?
Which of the following nephrotoxins is commonly encountered in the perioperative setting?
Which of the following nephrotoxins is commonly encountered in the perioperative setting?
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What is the recommended approach to prevent AKI when using nephrotoxic medications?
What is the recommended approach to prevent AKI when using nephrotoxic medications?
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Which of the following is a conventional indication for renal replacement therapy (dialysis)?
Which of the following is a conventional indication for renal replacement therapy (dialysis)?
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What is the optimal timing for initiating dialysis in critically ill and postoperative patients with AKI?
What is the optimal timing for initiating dialysis in critically ill and postoperative patients with AKI?
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What is a key modifiable risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with contrast use?
What is a key modifiable risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with contrast use?
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Which antibiotic combination has been linked to an increased rate of AKI?
Which antibiotic combination has been linked to an increased rate of AKI?
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What is a common nephrotoxin encountered in the perioperative setting other than aminoglycosides?
What is a common nephrotoxin encountered in the perioperative setting other than aminoglycosides?
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What is a conventional indication for initiating renal replacement therapy (dialysis)?
What is a conventional indication for initiating renal replacement therapy (dialysis)?
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When considering the optimal timing for dialysis initiation after cardiac surgery, what stage of AKI showed significant benefit from early initiation?
When considering the optimal timing for dialysis initiation after cardiac surgery, what stage of AKI showed significant benefit from early initiation?
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