NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is a treatment for normocytic anemia in CKD patients?

  1. Oral Iron Supplements

  2. IV Iron

  3. High-dose Vitamin D

  4. Calcium Supplements

The correct answer is: IV Iron

In CKD patients with normocytic anemia, the most appropriate treatment option is intravenous (IV) iron. This is because oral iron supplements may not be effective in these patients due to issues with absorption and utilization in the setting of chronic kidney disease. High-dose Vitamin D and calcium supplements are not typically used as treatments for normocytic anemia in CKD patients. IV iron is often preferred as it can bypass the absorption issues associated with oral iron supplements and provide more direct iron delivery to the patient.

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