A 67-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is found to have microalbuminuria on routine screening (ACR 5.5 mg/mmol). His blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. He...

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A 67-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is found to have microalbuminuria on routine screening (ACR 5.5 mg/mmol). His blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. He is currently taking metformin. According to NICE NG28, what is the most appropriate addition to his medication to manage the microalbuminuria?

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Ramipril

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Amlodipine

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Indapamide

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Doxazosin

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Spironolactone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Nephropathy

A 67-year-old man with type 2 diabetes is found to have microalbuminuria on routine screening (ACR 5.5 mg/mmol). His blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. He is currently taking metformin. According to NICE NG28, what is the most appropriate addition to his medication to manage the microalbuminuria?