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Diabetic CKD — ESENeph MCQ

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A 66-year-old with HTN and diabetes has persistent albuminuria despite ACEI. BP 128/78. Next kidney-protective add-on?

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Correct answer: BNonsteroidal MRA (finerenone)

KDIGO/ADA endorse nonsteroidal MRAs (e.g., finerenone) in T2D with persistent albuminuria despite ACEI/ARB to reduce CKD/CV events. A: Steroidal MRAs increase hyperkalemia risk; limited CKD outcome data. C/D/E: Not kidney-protective in this context.

Reference: KDIGO (2022): Diabetes Management in Chronic Kidney Disease