A 40-year-old man with CKD stage 3a has a blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. Which antihypertensive is preferred first-line according to NICE for patients...

Question

A 40-year-old man with CKD stage 3a has a blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. Which antihypertensive is preferred first-line according to NICE for patients with chronic kidney disease (especially with albuminuria)?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g., Ramipril)

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Beta-blocker (e.g., Atenolol)

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Calcium channel blocker (e.g., Amlodipine)

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Thiazide diuretic (e.g., Hydrochlorothiazide)

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Alpha-blocker (e.g., Doxazosin)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease

A 40-year-old man with CKD stage 3a has a blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. Which antihypertensive is preferred first-line according to NICE for patients with chronic kidney disease (especially with albuminuria)?