A 79-year-old man with CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) has persistent moderate albuminuria (ACR 45 mg/mmol) and type 2 diabetes. BP averages 134/76 on amlodipi...

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A 79-year-old man with CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) has persistent moderate albuminuria (ACR 45 mg/mmol) and type 2 diabetes. BP averages 134/76 on amlodipine. Which medication class should be added for renal protection?

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ACE inhibitor

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

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Beta-blocker

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DPP-4 inhibitor

ukmla MCQ (SBA): CKD with albuminuria

A 79-year-old man with CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) has persistent moderate albuminuria (ACR 45 mg/mmol) and type 2 diabetes. BP averages 134/76 on amlodipine. Which medication class should be added for renal protection?