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)

Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., Atenolol)

Answer

Calcium channel blocker (e.g., Amlodipine)

Answer

Thiazide diuretic (e.g., Hydrochlorothiazide)

Answer

Alpha-blocker (e.g., Doxazosin)

Practice 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)?