Question

A 70-year-old with stage 4 CKD complains of pruritus. Serum calcium is low, phosphate is high, and PTH is elevated. What is the most likely contributing factor?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D deficiency (renal osteodystrophy)

Answer

Hyperthyroidism

Answer

Hypoparathyroidism

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Multiple myeloma

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Nephrotic syndrome

Practice question

A 70-year-old with stage 4 CKD complains of pruritus. Serum calcium is low, phosphate is high, and PTH is elevated. What is the most likely contributing factor?