Question

A 64-year-old man with newly diagnosed chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73 m²) and type 2 diabetes has persistent albuminuria. According to guidelines, which medication class should be commenced (if not contraindicated) to slow progression of diabetic nephropathy?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Calcium channel blocker only

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Alpha blocker

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with newly diagnosed chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73 m²) and type 2 diabetes has persistent albuminuria. According to guidelines, which medication class should be commenced (if not contraindicated) to slow progression of diabetic nephropathy?