MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Administration of phosphate binders is the only truly long-term therapy for chronic hyperphosphatemia due to kidney failure. Monitor calcium and phosphate levels, especially when treating patients with calcium-containing phosphate binders, because of the possibility of severe, life-threatening hypercalcemia.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Hyperphosphatemia is a condition in which you have too much phosphate in your blood. Causes include advanced chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism and metabolic and respiratory acidosis. Hyperphosphatemia doesn’t have symptoms. Treatment includes making changes to your diet, medications and dialysis.