Which NSAID is most associated with risk of renal impairment when used for fever in dehydrated patients?
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Correct answer: Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs reduce renal prostaglandin synthesis, which can impair renal blood flow. This risk is increased in dehydrated patients.
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