Hematopoietic Meds Flashcards
1
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Uses for epoetin?
A
Anemia, blood loss, kidney failure
2
Q
Side effects of epoetin?
A
HTN
Headache
3
Q
Nursing interventions and labs for epoetin
A
Usually given with iron Monitor bp Do not shake Onset 1-2 weeks Increase risk for blood clot
Lab: CBC
4
Q
MOA of neupogen
A
Stimulates growth and differention of one or more LEUKOCYTES (WBC)
Increase neutrophil production in bone marrow
5
Q
Use of neupogen
A
Neutropenia
Chemo
Meds
Virus
6
Q
Side effects of neupogen
A
Fatigue
Rash
Bone pain
7
Q
Nursing implications and labs in neupogen
A
Assess bone pain and risk of infection
Do not shake
Give at room temp
Lab: wbc
8
Q
Example of neupogen
A
Filgrastin
9
Q
Example of epoetin
A
Epogen
Procrit
10
Q
MOA of epoetin
A
Stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells