A 69-year-old with CKD and hyperkalemia on ACE inhibitor wants to stay on RAAS therapy. What option may facilitate continuation?...

Question

A 69-year-old with CKD and hyperkalemia on ACE inhibitor wants to stay on RAAS therapy. What option may facilitate continuation?

Accepted Answer

Use potassium binders (e.g., patiromer) to manage chronic hyperkalemia

Answer

Stop RAAS blockade permanently

Answer

Use loop diuretic alone as sole therapy

Answer

No monitoring needed

Answer

Add NSAID to reduce potassium

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease