Question

A 50-year-old with advanced diabetic nephropathy is found to have a GFR of 25 mL/min/1.73 m². He complains of fatigue and has low haemoglobin on labs. Which treatment is recommended to address anaemia of chronic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

B. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs)

Answer

A. Oral iron supplements only

Answer

C. Blood transfusions whenever Hb <100 g/L

Answer

D. High-dose vitamin B12 injections

Answer

E. High-dose folic acid daily

Practice question

A 50-year-old with advanced diabetic nephropathy is found to have a GFR of 25 mL/min/1.73 m². He complains of fatigue and has low haemoglobin on labs. Which treatment is recommended to address anaemia of chronic kidney disease?