A 71-year-old with CKD and DM presents with hyperkalemia (K+ 5.9) and HFrEF on ACE inhibitor and MRA. Albuminuria 600 mg/g. Which chronic therapy help...

Question

A 71-year-old with CKD and DM presents with hyperkalemia (K+ 5.9) and HFrEF on ACE inhibitor and MRA. Albuminuria 600 mg/g. Which chronic therapy helps reduce hyperkalemia while maintaining RAAS blockers?

Accepted Answer

Use an SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor and MRA

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Switch to hydralazine alone

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Add high-protein diet

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No therapy available

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CKD and Hyperkalemia Risk

A 71-year-old with CKD and DM presents with hyperkalemia (K+ 5.9) and HFrEF on ACE inhibitor and MRA. Albuminuria 600 mg/g. Which chronic therapy helps reduce hyperkalemia while maintaining RAAS blockers?