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RBC pharm - Exam 1B Flashcards

1
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what class are Ferrous sulfate (oral) &
Iron dextran (parenteral)

A

iron supplementation

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Ferrous sulfate & Iron dextran MOA

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Replenish iron levels in body

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Ferrous sulfate & Iron dextran indication

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Treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia, treat blood loss

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Ferrous sulfate & Iron dextran SE

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Nausea, heartburn, constipation, dark stool, metallic taste, staining of teeth, fatal iron toxicity, accidentally overdose in children

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Ferrous sulfate & Iron dextran nursing considerations

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Do not take w/ antacids or calcium supplements

Take w/ vit C

~antidote: deferoxamine/ desferal is drug given to treat iron toxicity (chelating agent)

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Ferrous sulfate (oral) nursing considerations

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-best on empty stomach, before bed
-do not crush
-if liquid, straw

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Iron dextran (parenteral) nursing considerations

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BBW: have epi available for possible allergic reaction

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what class is Cyanocobalamin

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B12 replacement

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Cyanocobalamin MOA

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Replenish B12 levels in the body

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Cyanocobalamin indication

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Low B12 levels
Bariatric surgery / surgeries that removed part of the stomach

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Cyanocobalamin SE

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pain or redness at injection site if using IM

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Cyanocobalamin nursing considerations

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Increase dietary intake of B12 (meat, fish, eggs, milk)

If injectable, 1x/wk then go to monthly after levels improve

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what class is Folic acid supplement

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folic acid

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Folic acid supplement MOA

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Replenish folic acid in the body

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Folic acid supplement indication

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To treat folic acid deficiency anemia,
Pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects

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Folic acid supplement SE

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Well tolerated but can mask a B12 deficiency

17
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Folic acid supplement nursing consideration

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Increased dietary intake of folic acid (fortified grains, fresh fruits & vegs)

Recommended dose OTC= 400 mcg

18
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what class is Epoetin alfa

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Erythropoietin stimulating agents

19
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Epoetin alfa MOA

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Stimulates erythropoiesis which then increases hemoglobin and reticulocyte counts

20
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Epoetin alfa indications

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Only indicated when hemoglobin is less than 10g/dL unless on dialysis

21
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Epoetin alfa SE

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HTN, serious CV events, progression of certain cancers, injection site problems, bone pain, headache

22
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Epoetin alfa nursing considerations

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BBW: not for HB over 10

Need adequate bone marrow function and iron levels (only for kidney issues)

Contraindicated for pt w/ high BP

Blood tests weekly (goal HB <11 to decrease clotting risk)

Usually need iron supplementation

Do not give if it has been shaken or frozen + protect from light

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