A 59-year-old with diabetes and CKD (eGFR 35; UACR 250 mg/g) asks about blood pressure goals and therapy. Which statement aligns with CKD guidance?...

Question

A 59-year-old with diabetes and CKD (eGFR 35; UACR 250 mg/g) asks about blood pressure goals and therapy. Which statement aligns with CKD guidance?

Accepted Answer

Start ACEi or ARB to reduce albuminuria and CKD progression

Answer

Avoid ACEi/ARB due to CKD

Answer

Thiazide is preferred and ACEi/ARB add no renal benefit

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Beta-blockers are first line for CKD regardless of albuminuria

Answer

No therapy if BP

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease