Question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 32 mL/min/1.73 m2) and albuminuria is on an ACE inhibitor and statin. His blood pressure is 128/76 mmHg. Which additional medication has been shown to slow kidney disease progression and reduce cardiovascular events in this setting?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Low-dose aspirin

Answer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 32 mL/min/1.73 m2) and albuminuria is on an ACE inhibitor and statin. His blood pressure is 128/76 mmHg. Which additional medication has been shown to slow kidney disease progression and reduce cardiovascular events in this setting?