A 68-year-old woman with CKD has eGFR 25 and persistent anaemia (Hb 95 g/L) despite 3 months of oral iron. Ferritin 300 µg/L, TSAT 18%. Next step?...

Question

A 68-year-old woman with CKD has eGFR 25 and persistent anaemia (Hb 95 g/L) despite 3 months of oral iron. Ferritin 300 µg/L, TSAT 18%. Next step?

Accepted Answer

Start erythropoiesis-stimulating agent after iron optimisation

Answer

Continue oral iron

Answer

No treatment

Answer

Blood transfusion routinely

Answer

Folic acid only

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Anaemia in CKD