A 45-year-old with CKD stage 4 (eGFR 20 mL/min) has severe itching. According to NICE, which measure can help alleviate CKD-related pruritus?...

Question

A 45-year-old with CKD stage 4 (eGFR 20 mL/min) has severe itching. According to NICE, which measure can help alleviate CKD-related pruritus?

Accepted Answer

Phosphate binders

Answer

High-dose antihistamines only

Answer

Low-protein diet alone

Answer

Emergency dialysis

Answer

Topical emollients only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): CKD-related pruritus