A 72-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension and diabetes has an eGFR of 38 mL/min/1.73 m² and albumin:creatinine ratio of 45 mg/mmol. Blood pr...

Question

A 72-year-old woman with long-standing hypertension and diabetes has an eGFR of 38 mL/min/1.73 m² and albumin:creatinine ratio of 45 mg/mmol. Blood pressure is 148/88 mm Hg. According to hypertension and kidney disease guidance, which medication class should be prioritised to reduce progression of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular risk?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor or ARB

Answer

Thiazide diuretic as monotherapy

Answer

Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Answer

Direct renin inhibitor

Answer

Beta-blocker as monotherapy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Chronic kidney disease with albuminuria