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LIFE SAVING MEDICINES - DEFINITION OF TERMS Flashcards

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Used in the management of anemia due to chronic kidney failure, anemia associated with HIV or anemia of cancer/chemotherapy

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Haematopoeitic agents

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Human albumin

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Normal serum albumin

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3
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Restoration on blood volume

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Normal serum albumin

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Treatment of shock/hemorrhage (especially when blood loss exceeds 20% of blood volume)

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Normal serum albumin

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Protein replacement therapy where serum proteins are low due to excessive burns and nephrosis

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Normal serum albumin

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Intended for insertion into the rectum/vagina and melts at body temperature

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Suppositories

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Suppositories should be stored in

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cool place
(refrigerate but do not freeze)

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Through IV feeding
(glucose, amino acids, lipids, vitamins and minerals)

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Parenteral nutrition

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For maintenance therapy and for unconscious patient

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Large volume parenterals

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