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Cyanocobalamin

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Vitamin B12

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Iron Sucrose

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Venofer

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Folic Acid

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Vitamin (water- soluble)

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Ferrous Sulfate

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(Oral) Iron Supplement

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Epoetin Alfa

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Procrit

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Filgrastim

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Neupogen

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Hydroxyurea

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Hydrea

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What class is Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) in?

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Antineoplastic/ Antisickling agent

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Indications/ Use: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

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Sickle cell disease, certain cancers

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Common Side effects of Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

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  • nausea
  • low blood counts
  • mouth sores
  • skins ulcers
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Patient Teaching: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

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  • Take consistently as prescribed
  • Monitor for mouth sores & infections
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Nursing Considerations: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

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  • Monitor CBC for decreased WBCs and platelets
  • Watch for signs of infection, as the medication can lower immune response
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13
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What is class is Filgrastim (Neupogen) in?

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Granulocyte Colony- Stimulating Facor (G-CSF)

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Indications/ Use: Filgrastim (Neupogen)

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Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) due to chemotherapy or bone marrow disorders.

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Common side effects of Fligrastim (Neupogen)

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  • bone pain
  • nausea
  • fatigue
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Patient Teaching: Filgrastim (Neupogen)

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  • Explain its role in boosting WBC
  • Encourage reporting of bone pain
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Nursing Considerations: Filgrastim (Neupogen)

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  • Monitor WBC count to assess repsonse & avoid overproduction
  • Watch for bone pain & treat with analgesics if needed
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Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) Route

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PO

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Filgrastim (Neupogen) Route

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What class is Epoetin Alfa (Procrit) in?

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Erythropoiesis- Stimulating Agent (ESA)

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Indications/ Use: Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

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Anemia (especially in CKD or cancer)

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Epoetin Alfa (Procrit) Route

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Common side effects of Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

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  • Hypertension
  • headache
  • blood clots
  • joint pain
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Patient teaching: Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

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  • Inform of blood pressure monitoring
  • Report signs of blood clots
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Nursing Considerations: Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

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  • Monitor for hypertension; control BP before starting treatment
  • Assess hemoglobin levels to avoid overcorrection, which can increase clot risk
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Indications/ Use: Ferrous Sulfate

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Iron- deficiency anemia

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Ferrous Sulfate Route

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Common side effects of Ferrous Sulfate

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  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
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Patient Teaching for Ferrous Sulfate

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  • take with vitamin C to improve absorption
  • warn about constipation & dark stools
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Nursing Considerations for Ferrous Sulfate

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  • Monitor for GI side effects such as constipation; advise increased fluid & fiber intake
  • Assess for signs of iron overload (abdominal pain, joint pain)
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Indications/ Use: Folic Acid

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Folate deficiency, anemia

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Folic Acid Route

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PO, IM, IV

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Common side effect of Folic Acid

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  • rash
  • nausea
  • confusion
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Patient Teaching for Folic Acid

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  • take as prescribed, especially during pregnancy
  • Encourage a folate-rich diet
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Nursing Considerations for Folic Acid

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  • Monitor for signs of folate deficiency (fatigue, irritability)
  • Assess for improvement in anemia symptoms & follow up with CBC
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What class is Cyanocobalamin (VitaminB12) in?

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Vitamin (water- soluable)

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Indications/ Use for Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

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  • pernicious anemia
  • B12 deficiency
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Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) Route

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PO; IM; IV

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Common side effects of Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

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  • injection site pain (IM)
  • diarrhea
  • fatigue
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Patient Teaching for Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

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  • Encourage a balanced diet with B12 rich foods
  • Warn of possible diarrhea or injection site pain
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Nursing Considerations for Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

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  • Monitor B12 levels & symptoms of deficiency (fatigue, pallor)
  • Ensure correct administration route (IM vs ORAL based on deficiency cause)
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What class is Iron Sucrose (Venofer) in?

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Iron Supplement

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Indications/ Use of Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

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Iron-deficiency anemia (especially CKD)

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Iron Sucrose (Venofer) Route

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Common side effect for Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

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  • Hypotension
  • headache
  • muscle cramps
  • nausea
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Patient Teaching Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

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  • Inform that this is an IV iron treatment for anemia
  • Advise sitting if dizziness occurs
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Nursing Considerations for Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

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  • Monitor for allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)
  • Watch for hypotension during administration
  • Monitor hemoglobin & iron levels regularly

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