What likely electrolyte/metabolic abnormality underlies fatigue, bone pain, and elevated alkaline phosphatase in a patient with CKD?
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Correct answer: Secondary hyperparathyroidism from hypocalcemia
In CKD mineral bone disorder, hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia drive secondary hyperparathyroidism causing bone turnover and elevated bone markers.
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