Ch. 13 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the name of orally administered iron?
Ferrous sulfate
What is the name of parenterally administered iron?
Iron dextran
Why is iron important?
Needed for RBC development and O2 transport
What can ferrous sulfate cause?
GI upset (take with food)
Will stain stool
Monitor for constipation
Teeth staining
Rinse with water after swallowing
Staining of skin (give IM using z-track method)
What increases iron absorption?
Vitamin C
What foods are high in iron?
- Liver
- Egg yolks
- Meat
- Yeast
- Grains
- Green leafy veggies
What is parenterally administered magnesium called?
Magnesium sulfate
What are the 3 names for orally administered magnesium?
- Magnesium hydroxide
- Magnesium oxide
- Magnesium citrate
What does magnesium do?
Helps regulate muscle contraction and blood clotting
What complications are seen with hypermagnesemia?
Muscle weakness
Flaccid paralysis
What is the antidote for magnesium?
IV calcium gluconate
What is the most common side effect associated with magnesium consumption?
Diarrhea
- Monitor electrolyte levels
- Monitor I and O
- Assess for S/S of dehydration
What symptoms are associated with hypokalemia?
- Muscle weakness and cramping
- GI issues
- Cardiac issues
- Flat or inverted T wave
- U wave
What signs/symptoms are associated with hyperkalemia?
- GI issues
- Paresthesia
- Cardiac issues
What does the nurse know about potassium administration?
- Take with food
- IV potassium must use a pump
- NEVER give IM or IVP
