In adults with dialysis-dependent CKD, statins or statin/ezetimibe combination should be initiated

KIDNEY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Because there is insufficient evidence to support recommendations for or against statin treatment in patients on maintenance hemodialysis, recent guidelines have not made any recommendations for the initiation of statins in these patients.

Detailed explanation-2: -No adverse events were observed. Conclusion: Ezetimibe can be safely administered even to patients with CKD. The results of this study indicate that ezetimibe may provide some renal protection and suppress the complications of CVD in CKD patients.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pain medications also known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Cholesterol medications (statins) Antibiotic medications. Diabetes medications. Antacids. Herbal supplements and vitamins. Contrast dye.

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KIDNEY