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Renal conditions range in severity, with long-term conditions, like chronic kidney disease, significantly impacting patient morbidity and mortality. As medicines experts, pharmacists have a role to play in the management of medicines in the context of renal impairment. For related articles, visit the renal health page.
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What analgesic is recommended first-line for pain relief in a patient with a kidney stone?
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
More than one answer may be correct.
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
More than one answer may be correct.
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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Previously, SGLT2 inhibitors were suspended for all inpatients, regardless of the presenting complaint, owing to safety concerns raised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding the risk of which condition?
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Which of the following SGLT2 inhibitors are licensed for patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Which calculation would be most suitable for estimating renal function in individuals who are at extremes of body weight?
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Which of the following antimicrobials should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
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When would IV iron be indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease? More than one answer may be correct.
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Fill in the blanks using two of the following words:
Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, albuminuria, bilirubinuria
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive decline in renal function over time, particularly associated with ageing, , type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is classified by cause, impairment of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and degree of .
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Vascular endothelial growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (VEGF TKIs) can cause significant and potentially serious adverse events. Which of the following are common/clinically significant side effects of VEGF TKIs?
More than one answer may be correct.
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True or false — a history of kidney stones can increase the risk of renal cancer.
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Ideal body weight is typically used to calculate an estimate for creatine clearance using the Cockcroft and Gault formula.
Work out the ideal bodyweight for a 46-year-old woman who weighs 72kg and is 1.69 metres tall.
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When using the Cockcroft and Gault formula to calculate estimated creatine clearance, what is the constant for women?
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According to a report from the UK Kidney Association which form of vascular access is preferred for patients requiring haemodialysis?
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Which component of peritoneal dialysis fluid is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient required to remove excess fluid from the blood?
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Which of the following are pharmacokinetic changes that occur in end-stage renal disease?
More than one answer may be correct.
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Which of the following are clinical features that define nephrotic syndrome? More than one answer may be correct.
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- The Pharmaceutical Journal, PJ October 2025, Vol 316, No 8002;316(8002)::DOI:10.1211/PJ.2025.1.378569


