Ch 55 LAST TEST

Question 1

Microcytic anemia (iron deficiency)

Answer 1

results from lack of iron due to blood loss or lack of intake.

Question 2

Examples of drugs (supplements) for microcytic anemia

Answer 2

Ferrous sulfate
Feosol
Fergon
iron dextran
Imferon: injection... first check allergies and give z track method. 

Peak concentration of supplemental iron occurs in 3-4 wks.
antibiotics decrease Fe abs
Vit C increases Fe abs

Question 3

Macrocytic anemia (pernicious anemia)

Answer 3

anemia due to deficiency of B12 because of lack of absorption (no intrinsic factor)

Question 4

Macrocytic/ pernicious anemia drug

Answer 4

Cyanocobalamin (vit B12): given 100 mcg/mo

pt feels better in 24 hrs

Question 5

megaloblastic anemia

Answer 5

anemia due to lack of folic acid.

Question 6

Folate supplement

Answer 6

Folvite