Chronic kidney disease, A 38-year-old female is referred by

Chronic kidney disease

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A 38-year-old female is referred by her gynecologist for consultation concerning stage 3 chronic kidney disease. She is not pregnant and uses a Long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) as birth control. At her annual exam, her blood pressure was 150/85 mmg. Her GFR was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study equation and was 59mL/min/1.73m2. She has not started anti-hypertensive therapy. The plan is to prescribe an antihypertensive. Which class of medication is the most appropriate initial therapy for this patient? Vasodilators Alpha-1 blocker c. Beta-blockers D. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

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