Iron
OTC; supplement that replaces iron; used for low iron after eating has been attempted
What is ferrous sulfate, fumarate, ferrous gluconate?
water soluble B complex vitamins; used in a deficiency, to prevent spina bifida and encephalopathy
What is Folic Acid?
for pernicious anemia; only taken orally; given for malabsorption syndromes or GI disorders
What is Cyanobalamin (B12)?
contains every component of blood; used for acute blood loss replacement
What is whole blood?
protocol for blood products
What is checked by 2 RN's; monitor VS q5min for 15min?
IV/IM; replaces iron; used with diet or multivitamin when both isn't enough
What is Iron Dextran?
Adverse Reactions
What is yellow discoloration-allergic reaction?
biosynthetic form of erythropoetin-stimulates RBC genesis in bone marrow; commonly given in onconlogy
What is epoetin alfa (Epogen)?
contains only RBC's; used when Hgb is less than 6
What is PRBC's?
only fluid that can be hung with blood
What is Normal Saline?
Antidote
What is Deforoxamine?
Contraindications
What is not to be used with other types of anemia?
Teaching
What is compliance with combo treatment?
gauge needle needed to avoid lysis
What is 18G?
black tarry stools common; teeth staining; GI irritation
What is OTC iron supplement side effects
Nursing Considerations for pregnancy
What is increase dose during pregnancy?
Contraindication for Epogen
What is Hgb above 10?
used in active bleeding, shock, or clotting problems when there is no time for the body to catch up in production
What is Fresh Frozen Plasma?
Religion that don't accept blood products
What is Jehovah's Witness?
Nursing Actions for iron administration
What is sit up for 30 min after admin to prevent GI irritation; best absorbed on an empty stomach?
nursing considerations
What is can mimic the raising of hemoglobin?
Labs to watch with Epogen
What is Hgb and Hct?
used for severe neutropenia, infection, decreased WBCs
What is Phresed Granulocytes?
Monitoring for with Whole Blood
What is anaphylactic reactions, circulatory overload