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Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Dosage Quiz

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What is the most important factor responsible for anemia in CKD?

Blood loss during dialysis

Decreased erythropoietin production (correct)

Shorter life span of white blood cells

Iron deficiency

What is the prevalence of anemia among patients with a GFR less than 15 mL/minute?

100%

50%

26%

75% (correct)

When should the evaluation for anemia be initiated in CKD according to the text?

When hemoglobin is greater than 15 g/dL

When hemoglobin is less than 10 g/dL

When hemoglobin is less than 8 g/dL

When hemoglobin is less than 13 g/dL (men) or less than 12 g/dL (women) (correct)

Which of the following is a treatment for anemia in CKD as mentioned in the text?

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of Methoxy polyethylene glycolProcrit and epoetin beta over Epoetin alfa?

Less-frequent dosing Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) for non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) when their hemoglobin is greater than 10 g/dL?

Hold or reduce the dose Signup and view all the answers

When does the onset of hemoglobin increase occur after the initial dose of Mircera according to the text?

7-15 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of erythropoietin resistance in patients receiving ESA therapy for CKD?

Iron deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing dialysis due to chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD)?

Vascular calcification Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of CKD-MBD?

Renal osteodystrophy and vascular calcification Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended nondrug therapy for CKD-MBD?

Restricting dietary phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapy goal for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in patients with CKD?

To prevent blood transfusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended cumulative or total dose of iron for adult patients undergoing dialysis?

$1000 mg Signup and view all the answers

Which factor directly stimulates parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and elevates PTH concentrations in CKD-MBD?

Hyperphosphatemia Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored during erythropoietic therapy in patients with CKD?

$1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 & ferritin levels Signup and view all the answers