A 70-year-old with CKD and albuminuria is on ACE inhibitor. Potassium 5.1 mEq/L, creatinine stable. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 70-year-old with CKD and albuminuria is on ACE inhibitor. Potassium 5.1 mEq/L, creatinine stable. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Continue ACE inhibitor with monitoring; benefits outweigh mild hyperkalaemia

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Stop ACE inhibitor immediately

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Switch to beta blocker for renal protection

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Target DBP only

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No further follow-up

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CKD-RAS Blockade