A 70-year-old with CKD G3b (eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m²) and UACR 420 mg/g has T2DM and controlled BP on lisinopril. Which therapy should be initiated to s...

Question

A 70-year-old with CKD G3b (eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m²) and UACR 420 mg/g has T2DM and controlled BP on lisinopril. Which therapy should be initiated to slow CKD progression and reduce CV events?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor

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Thiazide diuretic

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Nonselective beta-blocker

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Loop diuretic as needed

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Statin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease

A 70-year-old with CKD G3b (eGFR 38 mL/min/1.73 m²) and UACR 420 mg/g has T2DM and controlled BP on lisinopril. Which therapy should be initiated to slow CKD progression and reduce CV events?