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Chronic kidney disease — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 62-year-old woman with hypertension has eGFR 48 mL/min/1.73 m2 on repeat testing 4 months apart and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio of 80 mg/g. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: EChronic kidney disease

CKD is defined by reduced eGFR or markers of kidney damage such as albuminuria for at least 3 months.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html