BLOOD DISORDER DRUGS Flashcards
1
Q
three types of blood disorders we want to treat
A
- microcytic (iron deficiency/hypochromic) anemia
- macrocytic/megaloblastic anemia (vitamin deficiency)
- normocytic
2
Q
microcytic (iron deficiency/hypochromic) anemia drugs (3)
A
oral - ferrous sulfate and fumarate
parenteral - iron dextran (IM/IV)
3
Q
iron dextran BB
A
fatal anaphylactic rxn
4
Q
two types of macrocytic/megaloblastic anemia (vitamin deficiency)
A
B12 and B9 (folic acid) deficiency
5
Q
two drugs for normocytic anemia tx
A
ESA - EPO
myeloid growth factors - filgrastin
6
Q
EPO BB
A
inc risk of death from MI/stroke when hob is over 11
7
Q
can b12 be given iv
A
no
8
Q
what vitamin are oral supplements given with
A
vit c
