Question

A 53-year-old woman with BMI 31 kg/m² and T2D on metformin has albuminuria 80 mg/g and eGFR 95. Which antihypertensive class should be prioritized for microalbuminuria?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (or ARB)

Answer

Thiazide diuretic first

Answer

β‑blocker first

Answer

Non-DHP CCB only

Answer

No therapy until BP >150/100

Practice question

A 53-year-old woman with BMI 31 kg/m² and T2D on metformin has albuminuria 80 mg/g and eGFR 95. Which antihypertensive class should be prioritized for microalbuminuria?