USMLE® Step 2 CK · Renal & Electrolytes · Topic RENAL-AKI-02
Drug-induced nephrotoxicity, contrast nephropathy & AIN
Drug-induced nephrotoxicity, contrast nephropathy & AIN (RENAL-AKI-02) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Renal & Electrolytes (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 329). Guideline basis: ACR Manual on Contrast Media (2026); ACR–NKF IV Contrast Consensus (2020). Covers: Acute interstitial nephritis — presentation and drug causes, Contrast-associated AKI, Nephrotoxic drug mechanisms, Perioperative and combination nephrotoxin avoidance. Practice 14 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- RENAL-AKI-02
- Chapter
- Renal & Electrolytes
- Review Book Page
- p. 329
- QuestionBank Items
- 14 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: ACR Manual on Contrast Media (2026); ACR–NKF IV Contrast Consensus (2020)
Key Clinical Sections
- Acute interstitial nephritis — presentation and drug causes
- Contrast-associated AKI
- Nephrotoxic drug mechanisms
- Perioperative and combination nephrotoxin avoidance