Question

A 40-year-old female with SLE presents with hypertension and mild proteinuria (0.9 g/day). She has no other features of lupus flare. Her eGFR is normal. According to NICE, which antihypertensive should be used first-line for renal protection?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g., ramipril)

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., atenolol)

Answer

Calcium-channel blocker (e.g., amlodipine)

Answer

Alpha-blocker (e.g., doxazosin)

Practice question

A 40-year-old female with SLE presents with hypertension and mild proteinuria (0.9 g/day). She has no other features of lupus flare. Her eGFR is normal. According to NICE, which antihypertensive should be used first-line for renal protection?