A 58‑year‑old with HTN and T2DM has uACR 120 mg/g and eGFR 68 mL/min/1.73 m². What initial evaluation/staging is appropriate?...

Question

A 58‑year‑old with HTN and T2DM has uACR 120 mg/g and eGFR 68 mL/min/1.73 m². What initial evaluation/staging is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Urine albumin‑to‑creatinine ratio plus eGFR to stage CKD

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Only serum creatinine and ultrasound

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24‑hour urine total protein only

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Cystatin C only

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Renal biopsy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CKD Evaluation and Staging