Diabetic Neprhopathy

Renal dosage adjustment chart

• https://guidelines.diabetes.ca/GuideLines/media/Docs/Key%20Messages/Renal_Dosing_Chart.pdf

1. What is the target blood pressure for a diabetic patient with CKD?

a) <140/90 mmHg

b) <150/90 mmHg

c) <130/80 mmHg

d) <120/80 mmHg

2. What is the primary goal of therapy in CKD related to diabetes?

a) Complete reversal of CKD

b) Delay progression of CKD and ESRD

c) Elimination of proteinuria

d) Increase GFR to normal levels

3.  Which of the following is a renoprotective agent used in diabetic CKD?

a) ACE inhibitors/ARBs

b) Beta blockers

c) NSAIDs

d) DPP-4 inhibitors

4. What is the effect of diabetic nephropathy on eGFR?

a) It causes an increase in eGFR

b) It causes a decline in eGFR by 5-10 ml/min/yr

c) It stabilizes eGFR

d) It causes eGFR to remain unaffected

5. What is the effect of poor glycemic control in diabetic patients with CKD?

a) It has no impact on kidney function

b) It leads to improved kidney function

c) It stabilizes kidney function

d) It accelerates the decline of kidney function