PHARM HEMO Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Cyanocobalamin

A

Vitamin B12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Iron Sucrose

A

Venofer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Folic Acid

A

Vitamin (water- soluble)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Ferrous Sulfate

A

(Oral) Iron Supplement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Epoetin Alfa

A

Procrit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Filgrastim

A

Neupogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Hydroxyurea

A

Hydrea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What class is Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) in?

A

Antineoplastic/ Antisickling agent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Indications/ Use: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

A

Sickle cell disease, certain cancers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Common Side effects of Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

A
  • nausea
  • low blood counts
  • mouth sores
  • skins ulcers
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Patient Teaching: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

A
  • Take consistently as prescribed
  • Monitor for mouth sores & infections
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Nursing Considerations: Hydroxyurea (Hydrea)

A
  • Monitor CBC for decreased WBCs and platelets
  • Watch for signs of infection, as the medication can lower immune response
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is class is Filgrastim (Neupogen) in?

A

Granulocyte Colony- Stimulating Facor (G-CSF)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Indications/ Use: Filgrastim (Neupogen)

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Common side effects of Fligrastim (Neupogen)

A
  • bone pain
  • nausea
  • fatigue
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Patient Teaching: Filgrastim (Neupogen)

A
  • Explain its role in boosting WBC
  • Encourage reporting of bone pain
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Nursing Considerations: Filgrastim (Neupogen)

A
  • Monitor WBC count to assess repsonse & avoid overproduction
  • Watch for bone pain & treat with analgesics if needed
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) Route

A

PO

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Filgrastim (Neupogen) Route

A

SubQ, IV

20
Q

What class is Epoetin Alfa (Procrit) in?

A

Erythropoiesis- Stimulating Agent (ESA)

21
Q

Indications/ Use: Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

A

Anemia (especially in CKD or cancer)

22
Q

Epoetin Alfa (Procrit) Route

A

SubQ, IV

23
Q

Common side effects of Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

A
  • Hypertension
  • headache
  • blood clots
  • joint pain
24
Q

Patient teaching: Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

A
  • Inform of blood pressure monitoring
  • Report signs of blood clots
25
Q

Nursing Considerations: Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

A
  • Monitor for hypertension; control BP before starting treatment
  • Assess hemoglobin levels to avoid overcorrection, which can increase clot risk
26
Q

Indications/ Use: Ferrous Sulfate

A

Iron- deficiency anemia

27
Q

Ferrous Sulfate Route

A

PO

28
Q

Common side effects of Ferrous Sulfate

A
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
29
Q

Patient Teaching for Ferrous Sulfate

A
  • take with vitamin C to improve absorption
  • warn about constipation & dark stools
30
Q

Nursing Considerations for Ferrous Sulfate

A
  • Monitor for GI side effects such as constipation; advise increased fluid & fiber intake
  • Assess for signs of iron overload (abdominal pain, joint pain)
31
Q

Indications/ Use: Folic Acid

A

Folate deficiency, anemia

32
Q

Folic Acid Route

A

PO, IM, IV

33
Q

Common side effect of Folic Acid

A
  • rash
  • nausea
  • confusion
34
Q

Patient Teaching for Folic Acid

A
  • take as prescribed, especially during pregnancy
  • Encourage a folate-rich diet
35
Q

Nursing Considerations for Folic Acid

A
  • Monitor for signs of folate deficiency (fatigue, irritability)
  • Assess for improvement in anemia symptoms & follow up with CBC
36
Q

What class is Cyanocobalamin (VitaminB12) in?

A

Vitamin (water- soluable)

37
Q

Indications/ Use for Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

A
  • pernicious anemia
  • B12 deficiency
38
Q

Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) Route

A

PO; IM; IV

39
Q

Common side effects of Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

A
  • injection site pain (IM)
  • diarrhea
  • fatigue
40
Q

Patient Teaching for Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

A
  • Encourage a balanced diet with B12 rich foods
  • Warn of possible diarrhea or injection site pain
41
Q

Nursing Considerations for Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

A
  • Monitor B12 levels & symptoms of deficiency (fatigue, pallor)
  • Ensure correct administration route (IM vs ORAL based on deficiency cause)
42
Q

What class is Iron Sucrose (Venofer) in?

A

Iron Supplement

43
Q

Indications/ Use of Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

A

Iron-deficiency anemia (especially CKD)

44
Q

Iron Sucrose (Venofer) Route

A

IV

45
Q

Common side effect for Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

A
  • Hypotension
  • headache
  • muscle cramps
  • nausea
46
Q

Patient Teaching Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

A
  • Inform that this is an IV iron treatment for anemia
  • Advise sitting if dizziness occurs
47
Q

Nursing Considerations for Iron Sucrose (Venofer)

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