Question

A 65-year-old with CKD and anemia (Hgb 9.4 g/dL) starts ESA after iron repletion. Target hemoglobin should be:

Accepted Answer

Avoid targeting >11 g/dL; use lowest dose to reduce transfusions

Answer

Target >13 g/dL for normalcy

Answer

No limit if patient feels better

Answer

Target <8 g/dL

Answer

ESA contraindicated in CKD

Practice question

A 65-year-old with CKD and anemia (Hgb 9.4 g/dL) starts ESA after iron repletion. Target hemoglobin should be: