1st April 2022

A 60-year-old woman with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents for review

A 60-year-old woman with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents for review. She describes feeling lethargic and short of breath on exertion. She also notes appearing paler when looking in the mirror. Her observations are stable. Blood tests confirm the suspected diagnosis – and that she is iron-replete.

Which of the following treatments is most suitable for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.