Hemeopoitic drugs Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
iron mech of action:
A
increase serum Fe concentration
2
Q
iron indication:
A
treatment of iron deficiency anemia
3
Q
iron contraindications:
A
allergy
4
Q
iron adv effects:
A
N/V, constipation
5
Q
iron interactions:
A
antacids
6
Q
epoetin alfa mech of action:
A
regulation of RBC in bone marrow
7
Q
epoetin alfa indications:
A
anemia, CKD, renal failure, HIV, Jehovah witness, cancer
8
Q
epoetin alfa contraindications:
A
allergy, antibiotics, NSAIDS, pregnancy
9
Q
epoetin alfa adv effects:
A
hypertension, thrombocytopenia
10
Q
epoetin alfa is not effective if?
A
not enough iron in body; iron supplements typically given with this
