A 64-year-old with chronic kidney disease G3a A3 (eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73 m²), UACR 450 mg/g) and hypertension is on amlodipine 10 mg daily. Which medicat...

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A 64-year-old with chronic kidney disease G3a A3 (eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73 m²), UACR 450 mg/g) and hypertension is on amlodipine 10 mg daily. Which medication should be added for kidney and CV protection?

Accepted Answer

An ACE inhibitor (e.g. lisinopril) titrated to max tolerated dose

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Thiazide diuretic alone

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lisinopril) titrated to max tolerated dose

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Loop diuretic

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Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

nephrology MCQ (SBA): KDIGO Guideline (2024): Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease

A 64-year-old with chronic kidney disease G3a A3 (eGFR 52 mL/min/1.73 m²), UACR 450 mg/g) and hypertension is on amlodipine 10 mg daily. Which medication should be added for kidney and CV protection?