Hemodynamic Pharmacology

Question 1

iron
* purpose
* classification
* nursing pro tips

4 nursing pro tips

Answer 1

• purpose: treatment of anemia
• classification: mineral
• nursing pro tips:
  1. take with a glass of orange juice/water or on an empty stomach 1 - 2 hours after meals – ascorbic acid enhances absorption of iron
  2. drink diluted iron with a straw – liquid iron may stain tooth enamel
  3. avoid taking antacids, milk, and calcium with iron – may decrease absorption of iron
  4. side effect – green-black/tarry stools – results from insoluble iron compounds being excreted in stool