Question

A 63 year old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3 is found to have normocytic anaemia with haemoglobin 92 g per L. Ferritin and transferrin saturation are low. According to NICE chronic kidney disease guidance, what is the most appropriate first line treatment for his anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Give oral or intravenous iron replacement to correct iron deficiency

Answer

Start erythropoiesis stimulating agent immediately

Answer

Arrange immediate blood transfusion

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Do nothing as anaemia is expected in CKD

Answer

Start folic acid only

Practice question

A 63 year old man with chronic kidney disease stage 3 is found to have normocytic anaemia with haemoglobin 92 g per L. Ferritin and transferrin saturation are low. According to NICE chronic kidney disease guidance, what is the most appropriate first line treatment for his anaemia?