A 70-year-old with hypertension on ARB presents for CKD follow-up. UACR is 55 mg/g. What additional kidney-protective pharmacotherapy is recommended i...

Question

A 70-year-old with hypertension on ARB presents for CKD follow-up. UACR is 55 mg/g. What additional kidney-protective pharmacotherapy is recommended in T2D?

Accepted Answer

Add SGLT2 inhibitor in addition to RAS blockade

Answer

Add loop diuretic chronically

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Add DPP-4 inhibitor

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Stop ARB due to albuminuria

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No medication change needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Kidney Disease-SGLT2

A 70-year-old with hypertension on ARB presents for CKD follow-up. UACR is 55 mg/g. What additional kidney-protective pharmacotherapy is recommended in T2D?