A 64-year-old with hypertension and CKD (eGFR 54, ACR 60 mg/g) is not on ACEi/ARB. What is recommended?...

Question

A 64-year-old with hypertension and CKD (eGFR 54, ACR 60 mg/g) is not on ACEi/ARB. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start ACE inhibitor or ARB titrated to reduce albuminuria and BP

Answer

Avoid ACEi/ARB in CKD

Answer

Start thiazide diuretic only

Answer

Start CCB only

Answer

No therapy required for ACR 60

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): ACEi/ARB in CKD with Albuminuria