Press: Chronic Kidney Disease

Question 1

67 yo hypertensive diabetic with a BP of 145/97, creatinine of 1.9, 2+ protein. 2 weeks later, creatinine is up to 2.1. What is the next step?

Answer 1

Continue lisinopril at the current dose and periodically monitor kidney function.

Question 2

45 yo black male. You diagnose him with Stage III CKD. He has a history of tobacco use. How can you optimize his CKD management?

Answer 2

employ use of ACE-I or ARB in order to reduce degree of proteinuria to below 500-1000 mg/day

Question 3

At which stage of CKD

Answer 3

Stage III