A 72-year-old with CKD and anemia (Hb 9.6 g/dL, TSAT 15%, ferritin 80 ng/mL). Best initial management?...

Question

A 72-year-old with CKD and anemia (Hb 9.6 g/dL, TSAT 15%, ferritin 80 ng/mL). Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Give IV iron supplementation

Answer

Start ESA immediately

Answer

Give oral B12

Answer

Transfuse 2 units PRBC

Answer

No treatment needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CKD Anemia