Question

A 63-year-old with persistent albuminuria despite ACE inhibitor has potassium 4.7 mEq/L and eGFR 48. Considering finerenone, what monitoring is essential?

Accepted Answer

Serum potassium and renal function within 4 weeks of initiation and periodically

Answer

No monitoring needed

Answer

CBC weekly

Answer

LFTs monthly only

Answer

Urine sodium daily

Practice question

A 63-year-old with persistent albuminuria despite ACE inhibitor has potassium 4.7 mEq/L and eGFR 48. Considering finerenone, what monitoring is essential?