A 64-year-old with stage 2 hypertension and CKD (albuminuria 250 mg/g) asks about first-line agent. What is recommended?...

Question

A 64-year-old with stage 2 hypertension and CKD (albuminuria 250 mg/g) asks about first-line agent. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor to reduce BP and albuminuria

Answer

Beta-blocker first-line

Answer

Alpha-blocker first-line

Answer

Loop diuretic monotherapy

Answer

No therapy until albuminuria

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease