Question

A 65-year-old man with an eGFR of 38 mL/min/1.73 m² and albuminuria is diagnosed with stage 3b chronic kidney disease. He has no contraindications. According to NICE CKD guidance, which two drug classes are routinely recommended to reduce cardiovascular and renal risk?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor and statin

Answer

Beta-blocker and thiazide diuretic

Answer

Calcium-channel blocker and aspirin

Answer

Loop diuretic and statin

Answer

Warfarin and ACE inhibitor

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with an eGFR of 38 mL/min/1.73 m² and albuminuria is diagnosed with stage 3b chronic kidney disease. He has no contraindications. According to NICE CKD guidance, which two drug classes are routinely recommended to reduce cardiovascular and renal risk?