blood and nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
tx for hypocalcaemia in renal disease pts
A
alfacalcidol
2
Q
gastrotecomy pts need this vitamin
A
b12
3
Q
vitamin b12 4 deficiency signs
A
ataxia (drunk-like symptoms), glossitis (swollen tongue), paraesthesia (pins and needles), visual disturbance
4
Q
which vitamin is pabrinex
A
b1
5
Q
peripheral neuropathy can be avoided with…
A
pyroxidine
6
Q
acidosis tx
A
sodium bicarbonate
7
Q
hyperphosphatemia tx
A
calcium carbonate
8
Q
hyperkalaemia tx
A
calcium gluconate
9
Q
haemolytic anaemia 3 symptoms
A
sob, jaundice, dark urine
10
Q
neutropenia 4 symptoms
A
low neutrophils, fever, lethargy, sore throat
11
Q
what would you prescribe if pt has low ferritin and haemoglobin
A
ferrous sulphate 200mg 2-3 times a day
12
Q
vitamin b12 deficiency (megoblastic anaemia) tx
A
cyanocobalamin 50-150mcg daily
