Chapter 39 Anemia/HGF

Question 1

what kind of anemia is Ferrous sulfate used to treat

Answer 1

iron deficiency anemias (it is just an iron supplement)

Question 2

What are adverse effects of ferrous sulfate

Answer 2

-GI upset/ constipation
-Can stain teeth brown if taken in liquid form
-can darken stool

Question 3

What are contraindications of ferrous sulfate

Answer 3

-Hemochromatosis
(elevated levels of iron in the tissues that if you take with a supplement can increase iron levels to toxic concentrations)
-Any GI disorders ie PUD UC (since it’s already so hard on the GI)

Question 4

What are considerations for ferrous sulfate

Answer 4

-Give on empty stomach if possible
-Rinse mouth to prevent staining of teeth

Question 5

What is some patient education for someone taking ferrous sulfate

Answer 5

-consume with citrus fruits or tomato juice (helps with absorption)
-Do not take capsules within 1 hour of bed time
-report constipation or diarrhea
-Green or black stools are a harmless side effect

Question 6

what food should be avoided while taking ferrous sulfate

Answer 6

Milk
eggs
antacids
caffeine

Question 7

What is folate anemia

Answer 7

when a person lacks Vit B9/folate which is an essential component of RBC

Question 8

What is pernicious anemia

Answer 8

when someone does not absorb vit b12 properly which results in the production of megaloblastic RBC

Question 9

What drug is used to treat pernicious anemia

Answer 9

Cyanocobalamin (which is purified form of Vit B12)

Question 10

What are adverse effects of Cyanocobalamin

Answer 10

-sodium retention
-hypokalemia