A 25-year-old with known autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is concerned about the risk of hypertension and renal progression. Which...

Question

A 25-year-old with known autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is concerned about the risk of hypertension and renal progression. Which of the following interventions is recommended by NICE to slow disease progression in ADPKD with rapidly progressing disease?

Accepted Answer

Tolvaptan

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High-salt diet

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Oral bicarbonate therapy

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Dialysis from early stage

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No specific therapy, just supportive care

MCQ (SBA): Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

A 25-year-old with known autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is concerned about the risk of hypertension and renal progression. Which of the following interventions is recommended by NICE to slow disease progression in ADPKD with rapidly progressing disease?