A 71-year-old with T2D and CKD G3a A3 has persistent hyperkalemia 5.5 mEq/L on ACE inhibitor. What is the best strategy to maintain RAAS blockade bene...

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A 71-year-old with T2D and CKD G3a A3 has persistent hyperkalemia 5.5 mEq/L on ACE inhibitor. What is the best strategy to maintain RAAS blockade benefits?

Accepted Answer

Start potassium binder to enable ongoing ACE inhibitor

Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor permanently

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Switch to verapamil

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Add loop diuretic only

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No change needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CKD-Hyperkalemia Management Enabling RAAS

A 71-year-old with T2D and CKD G3a A3 has persistent hyperkalemia 5.5 mEq/L on ACE inhibitor. What is the best strategy to maintain RAAS blockade benefits?