A 73-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 32 mL/min/1.73 m²) and diabetes is seen in nephrology clinic. According to KDIGO and Canadian pr...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 32 mL/min/1.73 m²) and diabetes is seen in nephrology clinic. According to KDIGO and Canadian practice, which statement about chronic kidney disease (CKD) management is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use ACE inhibitor or ARB to reduce proteinuria and slow progression, monitoring potassium and creatinine

Answer

No need for ACE inhibitor or ARB because creatinine is elevated

Answer

Avoid SGLT2 inhibitors in CKD

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Biopsy all patients with diabetic CKD

Answer

No need to address blood pressure targets in CKD

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Chronic kidney disease

A 73-year-old woman with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 32 mL/min/1.73 m²) and diabetes is seen in nephrology clinic. According to KDIGO and Canadian practice, which statement about chronic kidney disease (CKD) management is most appropriate?