Question

A 62-year-old with CKD has eGFR 50 mL/min/1.73 m² and UACR 600 mg/g (A3). BP is 136/84 mm Hg. Which intervention is specifically recommended to reduce albuminuria and slow CKD progression?

Accepted Answer

Start an ACE inhibitor or ARB and titrate to the maximally tolerated dose

Answer

Start hydrochlorothiazide monotherapy

Answer

Use beta blocker monotherapy

Answer

Avoid RAAS blockade to preserve GFR

Answer

Use loop diuretic monotherapy

Practice question

A 62-year-old with CKD has eGFR 50 mL/min/1.73 m² and UACR 600 mg/g (A3). BP is 136/84 mm Hg. Which intervention is specifically recommended to reduce albuminuria and slow CKD progression?