GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are some medications used to protect the bones in CKD
A
Lasix
B
Phosphate binders
C
ESA
D
Vitamin C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Calcium carbonate is the most common form of phosphate binder prescribed, particularly in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease. It is typically given to patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, including those receiving dialysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sevelamer is in a class of medications called phosphate binders. It binds phosphorus that you get from foods in your diet and prevents it from being absorbed into your blood stream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calcium acetate, also called PhosLo, is one commonly used phosphorus binder. There are many others, usually containing calcium carbonate. Tums is a form of calcium carbonate, which can also be effective.

Detailed explanation-4: -Calcium carbonate (Caltrate 600, Tums) Calcium carbonate is used for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, normalizing phosphate concentrations in patients with CKD. It can also be used as a calcium supplement in these patients.

Detailed explanation-5: -synthetic calcitriol to reduce PTH levels. a calcium supplement and vitamin D. calcimimetics to lower your PTH levels or to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism. phosphate binders, which bind to the phosphorus in food and keep it from being absorbed by your intestines.

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