A 73-year-old with new CKD G3b A1 has eGFR 38 and normal albuminuria. Which equation consideration is highlighted by KDIGO 2024?...

Question

A 73-year-old with new CKD G3b A1 has eGFR 38 and normal albuminuria. Which equation consideration is highlighted by KDIGO 2024?

Accepted Answer

Use validated GFR estimating equations; consider creatinine-cystatin C and race-free approaches

Answer

Use Cockcroft-Gault only

Answer

CKD-EPI is the only acceptable equation

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MDRD is preferred

Answer

Equations are discouraged; biopsy required

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease (Evaluation)