Anemia
Anemia ( 42 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because iron deficiency is one of the causes of anemia, but in chronic kidney disease, impaired erythropoietin production is the primary reason.
This choice is correct. Anemia in chronic kidney disease is primarily caused by decreased production of erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.
This choice is incorrect because hemolysis of red blood cells is not the main cause of anemia in chronic kidney disease.
This choice is incorrect because vitamin B12 deficiency is not typically associated with anemia in chronic kidney disease.
A) This choice is incorrect because iron deficiency is one of the causes of anemia, but in chronic kidney disease, impaired erythropoietin production is the primary reason.
B) This choice is correct. Anemia in chronic kidney disease is primarily caused by decreased production of erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production in the bone marrow.
C) This choice is incorrect because hemolysis of red blood cells is not the main cause of anemia in chronic kidney disease.
D) This choice is incorrect because vitamin B12 deficiency is not typically associated with anemia in chronic kidney disease.