試題詳解

15. Which statement regarding Lithium-associated nephropathy is not correct ?
(A) Most of the patients presented as oliguric acute renal failure
(B) Prolonged (>10-20 years) lithium use, or those experienced repeated episodes of toxic lithium levels, may develop chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
(C) The most prudent approach is to monitor lithium levels frequently and adjust dosing to avoid toxic levels
(D) In patients with significant proteinuria, ACEI or ARB treatment should be helpful
(E) typical findings on renal biopsy are interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy