Pre-medications
Abbreviation for acetaminophen
What is APAP?
What is intramuscular?
BP typically goes in this direction during an iron infusion reaction
What is higher / up?
A medication used for MS with high rates of reaction
If a reaction is suspected, this is one of the first actions you should take
What is pause the infusion?
PO non-drowsy antihistamine
What is loratadine?
The type of IV tubing needed to administer fluids during an infusion reaction
What is gravity?
What nursing action is crucial before starting any iron infusion?
This MAB medication commonly used for neuro conditions has three biosimilars. Name one trade name version.
What is Truxima / Rituxan / Ruxience?
To be on the safe side, you should take this step when managing an IV at the onset of a reaction
What is withdraw medication from the IV?
H2 receptor antagonist administered IV
What is famotidine?
Start with this dose of IV benadryl in an infusion reaction
What is 25mg?
This type of iron is typically given over several doses and has a much lower rate of reactions than it's one-time dose counterpart
What is Venofer / iron sucrose?
A medication used for myasthenia gravis that requires a one-hour observation after each dose
What is Vyvgart / efgartigimod?
The technical term used when an IV has leaked a vesicant into surrounding tissues
What is extravasation?
Steroid administered IV
What is methylprednisolone / Solumedrol?
The commonly used IV steroid during an infusion reaction
What is SoluCortef / hydrocortisone?
This type of iron is convenient due to it's one-time dose structure, but is far risker than it's multiple dose counterpart
What is Infed / dextran?
The preferred type of IV hydration used to alleviate side effects of IVIG infusions.
What is D5W?
The frequency that you should take VS during a reaction
What is every 5-15 minutes?
This can be administered PO or IV
What is Benadryl / diphenhydramine?
At the first sign of a hypotensive crisis, administer a normal saline....
What is bolus?
Typical observation criteria following an iron infusion test dose
What is one hour / 60 minutes?
A medication used for MS that requires REMS
What is Tysabri?
The technical term used when an IV has leaked non-vesicant fluid into surrounding tissue
What is infiltration?