A 58-year-old woman with T2DM and CKD (eGFR 38) has hyperkalemia limiting ACE inhibitor. Which strategy may enable continued RAAS blockade while impro...

Question

A 58-year-old woman with T2DM and CKD (eGFR 38) has hyperkalemia limiting ACE inhibitor. Which strategy may enable continued RAAS blockade while improving outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Add patiromer or sodium zirconium cyclosilicate to manage K+

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Stop ACE inhibitor permanently

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Switch to beta-blocker for renal protection

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Add loop diuretic and stop SGLT2 inhibitor

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Use low-dose ACE inhibitor once weekly

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CKD-Hyperkalemia Management

A 58-year-old woman with T2DM and CKD (eGFR 38) has hyperkalemia limiting ACE inhibitor. Which strategy may enable continued RAAS blockade while improving outcomes?