Question

A 58-year-old male with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m^2) presents with bone pain and raised serum phosphate. Which treatment specifically helps control hyperphosphataemia in CKD?

Accepted Answer

Phosphate binders (e.g., sevelamer)

Answer

Vitamin D supplementation

Answer

Cinacalcet

Answer

Calcitonin injections

Answer

Low-protein diet alone

Practice question

A 58-year-old male with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25 mL/min/1.73 m^2) presents with bone pain and raised serum phosphate. Which treatment specifically helps control hyperphosphataemia in CKD?