Question

A 45-year-old man with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73 m2) and evidence of proteinuria is reviewed. According to NICE guidelines, which intervention helps slow CKD progression?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor or ARB therapy

Answer

Start routine dialysis

Answer

Loop diuretic for fluid overload

Answer

High-protein diet

Answer

Immediate transplant evaluation

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73 m2) and evidence of proteinuria is reviewed. According to NICE guidelines, which intervention helps slow CKD progression?