A 37-year-old with newly diagnosed hypertension (BP 152/94 mmHg) and diabetes has UACR 120 mg/g. Which antihypertensive class provides kidney protecti...

Question

A 37-year-old with newly diagnosed hypertension (BP 152/94 mmHg) and diabetes has UACR 120 mg/g. Which antihypertensive class provides kidney protection?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor or ARB

Answer

Beta-blocker first line

Answer

Dihydropyridine CCB only

Answer

Thiazide diuretic only

Answer

Direct renin inhibitor

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CKD (Albuminuria)

A 37-year-old with newly diagnosed hypertension (BP 152/94 mmHg) and diabetes has UACR 120 mg/g. Which antihypertensive class provides kidney protection?