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Folic Acid Questions and Answers Classification antianemic mechanism of action converted in the body to tetrahydrofolic acid which is used for erythropoeisis and the synthesis of DNA/RNA Essential for erythropoeisis therapeutic use prevent and treat folic acid deficiency preve...

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Folic Acid Questions and Answers
Classification - answer antianemic

mechanism of action - answer converted in the body to tetrahydrofolic acid which is
used for erythropoeisis and the synthesis of DNA/RNA

Essential for erythropoeisis

therapeutic use - answer prevent and treat folic acid deficiency
prevention of neural tube defects
treatment of malabsorption syndrome

Adverse effects - answer allergic reaction, yellow discoloration of urine

contraindications - answer - known drug allergy
- DO NOT USE UNTIL UNDERLYING CAUSE/TYPE of anemia has been determined
- administering folic acid to a pt with pernicious anemia may correct the hematologic
changes of anemia while masking neurologic and other symptoms of pernicious anemia

Pt teaching - answer - a diet low in vitamin b and folate will be used to diagnose folic
acid deficiency without concealing pernicious anemia
- folic acid in early pregnancy is necessary to prevent neural tube defects
- foods high in folic acid include vegetables, fruits, organ meats; heat destroys folic acid
in foods
- folic acid may make urine more intensely yellow
- instruct pt to notify HCP if rash occurs, which may indicate hypersensitivity
- emphasize the importance of follow-up exams to evaluate progress

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