Question

A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 has a haemoglobin of 90 g/L. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial management to correct his anaemia?

Accepted Answer

IV iron supplementation

Answer

Oral iron supplementation

Answer

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)

Answer

Blood transfusion

Answer

Folate supplementation

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4 has a haemoglobin of 90 g/L. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial management to correct his anaemia?