Case-2: Patient History A 58-year-old obese woman with hypertension, type 2 diab
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Case-2: Patient History
A 58-year-old obese woman with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease is admitted to hospital after a right femoral neck fracture sustained in a fall. Recently, she has been complaining of fatigue and was started on epoetin alfa (erythropoietin) subcutaneous injections. Her other medications include an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, a -blocker, a diuretic, calcium supplementation, and insulin. On review of systems, she reports mild tingling in her lower extremities. On examination, her blood pressure is 148/60 mm Hg. She is oriented and able to answer questions appropriately. There is no evidence of jugular venous distention or pericardial friction rub.
Analyze this case study and answer the next two questions that follow.
Case-2: Question-2
Why was erythropoietin therapy initiated? (select all that apply)
A) This treatment is used to treat anemia seen in chronic kidney disease.Explanation / Answer
This treatment is used to treat anemia seen in chronic kidney disease.
Erythropoietin is a growth factor for the process of erythropoiesis (process of production of RBC).Erythropoietin used to treat anemia resulting from kidney failure which increases the erythropoiesis .It is considered to be an alternative of blood transfusion.