A 58-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy is found to have anaemia (Hb 95 g/L). According to NICE, what should be investigated and corrected first b...

Question

A 58-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy is found to have anaemia (Hb 95 g/L). According to NICE, what should be investigated and corrected first before starting erythropoietin therapy?

Accepted Answer

Ferritin and iron status

Answer

Serum albumin

Answer

Vitamin B12 levels

Answer

Folate levels

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Calcium levels

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Anaemia in Chronic Kidney Disease

A 58-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy is found to have anaemia (Hb 95 g/L). According to NICE, what should be investigated and corrected first before starting erythropoietin therapy?