Question

A 70-year-old man with chronic kidney disease and normocytic anaemia is being considered for Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) therapy. Which other treatment is usually required before or alongside ESA?

Accepted Answer

Parenteral iron supplementation if deficient

Answer

High-dose folic acid

Answer

Vitamin B12 injections

Answer

Long-term corticosteroids

Answer

No additional therapy is needed

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with chronic kidney disease and normocytic anaemia is being considered for Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) therapy. Which other treatment is usually required before or alongside ESA?