NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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A patient with chronic kidney disease has Chronic anemia. Which pharmacologic alternative to blood transfusion may be used for this patient?
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GM-CSF
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Erythropoietin
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Eltrombopag
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Thrombopoietin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The preferred initial therapy for anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs).
Detailed explanation-2: -Calcium Channel Antagonists (Blockers) Both dihydropyridine and non-dihydropyridine CCBs are useful in the management of hypertension in CKD. Dihydropyridine CCBs (such as amlodipine) can be used as first-line therapy in non-proteinuric CKD, either alone or in combination.
Detailed explanation-3: -Indicated in adult and paediatric patients for the: treatment of anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in patients on dialysis and not on dialysis. treatment of anemia due to zidovudine in patients with HIV-infection.
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