A 62-year-old with T2D and eGFR 55 mL/min/1.73 m² has urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) 85 mg/g. Which statement best reflects current CKD evalu...

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A 62-year-old with T2D and eGFR 55 mL/min/1.73 m² has urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) 85 mg/g. Which statement best reflects current CKD evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Confirm albuminuria persistence and stage CKD using GFR and albuminuria categories (A1  300 mg/g) for ≥3 months

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Albuminuria

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eGFR alone defines CKD staging

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Cystatin C is not recommended for GFR estimation

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Repeat testing is unnecessary once ACR is elevated

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease Staging

A 62-year-old with T2D and eGFR 55 mL/min/1.73 m² has urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) 85 mg/g. Which statement best reflects current CKD evaluation?