Question 392 · LEK · Chronic kidney disease

Which of the following are used to reduce proteinuria in the course of chronic kidney disease?

1) beta-blockers;
2) ACEI - angiotensin -converting-enzyme inhibitors;
3) ARB - angiotensin receptor blockers;
4) calcium channel blockers;
5) doxazosin.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 2,3,4,5.
  4. D. 2,3.
  5. E. 2,3,4.
Hint

Which drug classes reduce efferent arteriolar tone and intraglomerular pressure, giving an antiproteinuric effect independent of BP?

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