Hematopoieticc, Diabetic, and GI Flashcards
Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) MOA
induces erythropoiesis and release of reticulocytes from the bone marrow to the bloodstream for maturation via parenteral admin
Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) indications
- anemia or CRF
- chemo-induced anemia of non-myeloid malignancies
- HIV pts w/ Zidovudine
- pre-op for anemic pts prior to elective surgery
Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) AEs
- HTN
- inc risk for MI, CVA, and HF
Epoetin Alfa (Epogen) nursing considerations
- do not agitate vial before preparing med
- monitor CV status, CMP, and Fe panel
- monitor CBC, Hgb
- monitored under REMS
filgrastim (Neupogen) MOA
stimulates production, maturation, and activation of neutrophils to inc both their migration and cytotoxicity via parenteral admin
filgrastim (Neupogen) indications
- myelosuppressive chemotherapy
- chemo + BMT of non-myeloid origin
- severe chronic neutropenia
filgrastim (Neupogen) AEs
- bone pain
- leukocytosis
filgrastim (Neupogen) nursing considerations
- do not agitate vial before prepping med
- monitor for pain and utilize appropriate analgesics PRN
- monitor CBC and d/c once ANC reaches 10,000
romiplostim (Nplate) MOA
peptide mimetic that increases platelet counts by binding to and activating human thrombopoietin receptor
romiplostim (Nplate) indications
pts undergoing myelosuppressive radiation and those with immune thrombocytopenia
romiplostim (Nplate) AEs
- abd pain
- dizziness and headache
- arthralgia
- oropharyngeal pain
- thromboembolism
- progression of existing MDS to AML
romiplostim (Nplate) nursing considerations
- careful dosage calc needed; only admin with syringe with 0.01 mL graduations
- monitor CBC, PLT should be > 50,000
rapid acting insulin MOA
stimulates uptake of glucose, amino acids, nucleotides, and K+
rapid acting insulin indications
postprandial glycemic control in Type I and II DM
rapid acting insulin AEs
- hypoglycemia
- hypokalemia
- lipohypertrophy
rapid acting insulin nursing considerations
- est baseline labs and monitor glucose
- rotate injection sites
- clear formulation; don’t use if cloudy or discolored
- can be admin AC and soon PC
- educate on admin and storage instructions
rapid acting insulin names
- Humalog
- Novolog
- Apidra
rapid acting insulin onset time
10-30 minutes
rapid acting insulin peak time
30 minutes - 3 hours
rapid acting insulin duration
3-5 hours
short acting insulin MOA
stimulates uptake of glucose, amino acids, nucleotides, and K+
short acting insulin AEs
- hypoglycemia
- hypokalemia
- lipohypertrophy
short acting insulin nursing considerations
- est baseline labs and monitor glucose
- rotate injection sites
- clear formulations
- clear formulation; don’t use if cloudy or discolored
- admin 20-30 min AC and soon PC
- can be mixed with other insulins in the same syringe
- educate on admin and storage instructions
short acting insulin name
Regular (R)
short acting insulin onset time
30-60 minutes
short acting insulin peak time
1-5 hours
short acting insulin duration
6-10 hours
intermediate acting insulin MOA
stimulates uptake of glucose, amino acids, nucleotides, and K+
intermediate acting insulin indications
glycemic control between meals and during night
intermediate acting insulin AEs
- hypoglycemia
- hypokalemia
- lipohypertrophy
intermediate acting insulin nursing considerations
- est baseline labs and monitor glucose
- rotate injection sites
- cloudy formulation
- admin 2-3x/day; not meal dependent
- can be mixed with rapid and short acting insulin
- educate on admin and storage instructions
intermediate acting insulin brand
NPH (N)
intermediate acting insulin onset
60-120 minutes
intermediate acting insulin peak
6-14 hours
intermediate acting insulin duration
16-24 hours