Vitamin B12
Epoetin alfa
Ferrous sulfate
Vincristine
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What is another term for vitamin b12?

Cyanocobalamin

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What is another term for epoetin alfa?

Epogen

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What is another term for ferrous sulfate? And what is it indicated for?

- Iron 

- Iron deficiency anemia 


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What is the drug class of vincristine?

Plant alkaloid


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It is the number one cause of hypothyroidism in the United States

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

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What is the term called when a patient is vitamin b12 deficient? Who are at an increased risk?

- Megaloblastic anemia 

- Vegans

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What is the MOA of epoetin alfa? And what is it indicated for?

- Stimulates the production of RBC

- Anemia 

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For patients who are taking iron supplements, what are the SE/AE and black-box warning

GI Effects for PO route: constipation

can cause fatal overdoses in children

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What is the indication for the use of vincristine?

Cancer

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What is cosyntropine?

Is used for diagnosing adrenocortical insufficiency due to adrenal or pituitary causes Diagnostic medication to determine adrenal insufficiency cause by pituitary insufficiency 

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What is the MOA of cyanocobalamin?

Required component for RBC creation and DNA synthesis 

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Why would you NOT assess the efficacy of epoetin alfa 12 hours later?

Epoetin alfa takes several days to take effect

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What is the MOA of ferrous sulfate?

Required component for hemoglobin synthesis

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What is the MOA of vincristine?

- inhibits cell division and RNA/DNA/Protein synthesis 

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What are three lab values to evaluate ferrous sulfate effect?

- HGB, hematocrit, and red blood cell count

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What are patient education for someone taking Vitamin B12?

- Dietary souces are only available from animal products such as eggs, dairy, and meat

- Treatment may need to continue for life

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What is a black box warning for epoetin alfa?

Multiple adverse events when given to patients with HGB higher than 11

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How long does the treatment last PO route?

1-2 months or until PTs hemoglobin is corrected

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What are the adverse effects of vincristine?

Neurological effects


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What vitamin, when taken in excess, can cause teratogenic effects?

Vitamin A

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What is the meaning of IF, and how does it relate to vitamin b12?

IF = Intrinsic Factor

Without intrinsic factor we can eat foods rich in b12 and still become deficient. It is required for our body to be able to synthesize b12

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What are the patient education for people who are prescribed Epogen?

- Takes several days to take effect

- Parentally only 

- Has a risk of developing blood clots for PT who has normal HGB 

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What are the patient teachings for a person taking ferrous sulfate?

- Black stool 

- DO NOT TAKE IT WITH FOOD; When taking iron PO with food it decreases absorption and adverse effect

- Dietary food: Grains, vegetables, meats, fortified cereals

- Vitamin C increases the absorption of Iron

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What are nursing considerations for a patient taking Vincristine?

- Monitor neurologic status before and during treatment. 

- Assess the infusion site frequently for redness, irritation, or inflammation. ...

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What causes SIADH, and what is it?

- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion occurs when excessive levels of antidiuretic hormones

- The syndrome causes the body to retain water and certain levels of electrolytes in the blood to fall (such as sodium)

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