A 72-year-old woman with CKD G3b A2 (eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m²; UACR 200 mg/g) has office BP measurements taken with proper, standardised technique avera...

Question

A 72-year-old woman with CKD G3b A2 (eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m²; UACR 200 mg/g) has office BP measurements taken with proper, standardised technique averaging 132/78 mm Hg on lisinopril and amlodipine. What systolic BP target is recommended?

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Answer

No target; treat only symptoms

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CKD Hypertension

A 72-year-old woman with CKD G3b A2 (eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m²; UACR 200 mg/g) has office BP measurements taken with proper, standardised technique averaging 132/78 mm Hg on lisinopril and amlodipine. What systolic BP target is recommended?