Question

A 60-year-old male is found to have microalbuminuria on routine screening for diabetic nephropathy. According to NICE, which class of antihypertensive is particularly indicated to protect renal function in patients with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors (e.g., ramipril)

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Answer

Thiazide diuretics

Answer

Alpha-blockers

Practice question

A 60-year-old male is found to have microalbuminuria on routine screening for diabetic nephropathy. According to NICE, which class of antihypertensive is particularly indicated to protect renal function in patients with diabetes?