Ferrous Sulfate

Question 1

Ferrous Sulfate therapeutic use

Answer 1

-treat and prevent iron deficency anemia
-prevent iron deficient anemia for pt at increase risk (infants, pregnancy, children)

Question 2

Ferrous Sulfate Pharmacological action?

Answer 2

-Provides iron needed for RBC development and oxygen transport to cells

Question 3

Ferrous Sulfate Complications?

Answer 3

-Gi distress ( Nausea, constipation, heart burn)
-Anaphylaxis’s
-Hypotension
-Staining of skin and other -tissues using IM injections
-Teeth staining with liquid form

Question 4

When is Ferrous Sulfate fatal to children?

Answer 4

-When they ingest 2-10 grams

Question 5

Ferrous Sulfate Contraindications and precautions?

Answer 5

-pregnancy and lactation

-previous hypersensitivity to iron

-Oral preparation’s should be used with caution for pt with peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis, severe liver disease

-antacids or tetracyclines reduce absorption

Question 6

Ferrous Sulfate Interactions?

Answer 6

-caffeine and dairy products interfere with absorption
-food reduces absorption but reduces gastric distress

Question 7

Ferrous Sulfate pt education?

Answer 7

-Take iron 1 hr before meals

-anticipate harmless dark green/black stool

-intake foods with high amounts of iron (liver, yeast, grains, leafy greens)

-vitamin C increases absorption but also increase GI complications

Question 8

Ferrous Sulfate dosage?

Answer 8

300-325mg daily