lilley ch 54 anemia drugs Flashcards
1
Q
formation of new blood cells
A
hematopoiesis
2
Q
where are RBCs made
A
bone marrow
3
Q
immature RBCs
A
reticulocytes
4
Q
type of anemia:
Vitamin B12 deficiency (failure of the stomach to produce
intrinsic factor which allows B12 to be absorbed in the
intestine)
A
pernicious anemia
5
Q
2 types anemia
A
pernicious anemia
folic acid deficiency
6
Q
erythropoiesis-stimulating drug
A
epoetin alfa
7
Q
contraindications epoetin alfa (3)
A
- uncontrolled hypertension
- hemoglobin levels >10-11 g/dL
- head and neck cancers
8
Q
adverse effects epoetin alfa (3)
A
- hypertension
- fever
- pruritis
9
Q
sources iron (3)
A
- meats
- certain veggies
- grains
10
Q
4 foods enhance iron absorption
A
- orange juice
- veal
- fish
- ascorbic acid
11
Q
4 foods impairing iron absorption
A
- eggs
- corn
- beans
- cereal products containing phytates
12
Q
most common cause of pediatric poisoning deaths
A
iron
13
Q
adverse effects iron (2)
A
- N/V/D
- black, tarry stools
14
Q
treatment of severe iron intoxication
A
chelation therapy with deferoxamine
15
Q
med with largest amount of iron per gram of salt consumed
A
ferrous fumarate (femiron)
