HCP caring for pt about to begin epoetin alfa (Epogen). Which of the
following lab values should increase with effective therapy?
Hgb
WBC
PT
Platelets - ANSWER Hgb
Epoetin alfa, an erythropoietic growth factor, increases the production of
RBCs for patients who have anaemia due to chronic renal failure or
chemotherapy. Hgb and Hct should increase with effective therapy.
HCP caring for pt about to begin oprelvekin (Neumega) for
thrombocytopenia. HCP should tell pt to report which of the following
indications of an adverse rxn? SATA
Pt taking ferrous sulfate (Feosol) for iron deficiency anemia develops
severe N/V d/t iron toxicity. Which of the following drugs should HCP use
to treat this complication?
, Indications of iron toxicity include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Iron
toxicity can lead to acidosis and shock. A chelating agent, such as
deferoxamine, binds to the iron to reduce toxicity.
Pt on warfarin (Coumadin) arrives at ED reporting rectal bleeding. Which
of the following drugs should the HCP have available?
Vitamin K
Protamine
Deferoxamine (Desferal)
Filgrastim (Neupogen) - ANSWER Vit K
Vitamin K reverses the effects of warfarin by promoting the synthesis of
coagulation factors VI, IX, X, and prothrombin.
HCP should assess pt w/ megaloblastic anemia for indications of which
of the following vitamin deficiencies?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin K - ANSWER B12
Patients who have megaloblastic anemia have a deficiency of vitamin
B12, folic acid, or both. Cyanocobalamin (Nascobal) treats moderate
vitamin B12 deficiencies. Patients who have a severe vitamin B12
deficiency should take cyanocobalamin and folic acid.
HCP caring for a pt about to begin clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent
thrombus formation. HCP should question the use of clopidogrel by a pt
who has which of the following?
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