What would you expect in a patient with advanced CKD related to calcium metabolism?
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Correct answer: Decreased 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D production and hypocalcemia
Kidneys produce active vitamin D (1,25-OH₂D); in CKD this falls, reducing calcium absorption and causing hypocalcemia.
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