A 61-year-old with CKD G2A3 (eGFR 78; UACR 450 mg/g) asks how CKD is defined. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 61-year-old with CKD G2A3 (eGFR 78; UACR 450 mg/g) asks how CKD is defined. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

CKD is kidney damage or eGFR

Answer

CKD requires eGFR

Answer

Albuminuria does not define CKD if eGFR is normal

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CKD is defined by abnormal imaging only

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Albuminuria must be ≥300 mg/g to define CKD

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease