A 74-year-old with CKD G3b and albuminuria on ACE inhibitor presents with hyperkalemia risk. Which adjunct reduces hyperkalemia and allows RAASi conti...

Question

A 74-year-old with CKD G3b and albuminuria on ACE inhibitor presents with hyperkalemia risk. Which adjunct reduces hyperkalemia and allows RAASi continuation?

Accepted Answer

Add potassium binder (e.g., patiromer) if recurrent hyperkalemia

Answer

Stop ACE inhibitor routinely

Answer

Add spironolactone regardless

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Use sodium bicarbonate only

Answer

No intervention available

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

A 74-year-old with CKD G3b and albuminuria on ACE inhibitor presents with hyperkalemia risk. Which adjunct reduces hyperkalemia and allows RAASi continuation?