Supportive Care Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
What hemoglobin indicates anemia in men?
A
< 13
2
Q
What hemoglobin indicates anemia in women?
A
< 12
3
Q
4 dietary sources that inhibit iron absorption?
A
coffee
tea
calcium
zinc
4
Q
Which lab evaluations with iron deficiency anemia are necessary and what do they reveal?
A
low Hgb and Hct:
- decreased reticulocyte count
- microcytosis
- decreased MCV
- hypochromia
- decreased iron and ferritin levels
5
Q
Identify and describe the erythropoiesis stimulating agents
A
epoetin alfa
darbepoetin alfa
stimulate RBC production
6
Q
What MCV indicates microcytic anemia?
A
> 100
7
Q
Phenytoin levels decline in first __ days of therapy with folic acid
A
10
8
Q
Folic acid may decrease phenytoin levels by __ to __ %
A
15, 50
9
Q
Routine folic acid supplementation is not recommended with phenytoin
a. true
b. false
A
a. true
