A 68-year-old woman is evaluated for myalgia and generalized weakness. Medical history is significant for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, and chronic kidney disease. One week ago, she was hospitalized with symptoms of a transient ischemic attack. Carotid ultrasound revealed 50% stenosis of her left internal carotid. Her serum creatinine level during hospitalization was 1.5 mg/dL (132.6 µmol/L), and her thyroid-stimulating hormone level was 18 µU/mL (18 mU/L). She states that she had not been regularly adherent with her medications prior to admission, but that since discharge she has been taking her medications as prescribed. Current medications are aspirin, high-dose atorvastatin, lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide, and levothyroxine.
On physical examination, blood pressure is 152/78 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 82/min. She is not orthostatic. Skin turgor is normal. The lung fields are clear. Cardiovascular examination reveals a left carotid bruit and a fourth heart sound. There is diffuse tenderness to palpation of the major muscle groups. Trace lower extremity edema is present.
Complete blood count | Normal |
Creatinine | 3.0 mg/dL (265.2 µmol/L) |
Electrolytes: | |
Sodium | 132 mEq/L (132 mmol/L) |
Potassium | 5.6 mEq/L (5.6 mmol/L) |
Chloride | 100 mEq/L (100 mmol/L) |
Bicarbonate | 22 mEq/L (22 mmol/L) |
Phosphorus | 6.0 mg/dL (1.9 mmol/L) |
Urinalysis | 4+ blood; 0-1 erythrocytes/hpf; 0-2 leukocytes/hpf; numerous granular casts |
Which of the following medications is the most likely cause of this patient's acute kidney injury?