A 70-year-old with CKD G4, metabolic acidosis (HCO3− 17 mEq/L), albuminuria. Which intervention slows CKD progression?...

Question

A 70-year-old with CKD G4, metabolic acidosis (HCO3− 17 mEq/L), albuminuria. Which intervention slows CKD progression?

Accepted Answer

Oral sodium bicarbonate to maintain serum bicarbonate >=22 mEq/L

Answer

Thiazide diuretic only

Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor

Answer

High-protein diet

Answer

Nocturnal dialysis initiation now

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CKD Progression