Drugs for hematopoietic disorders Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is cyanocobalamin used to treat?
A
Pernicious (B12) anemia
2
Q
What is the pharmocologic name for an iron supplement?
A
Ferrous Sulfate
3
Q
What are the nursing considerations with ferrous sulfate? (2)
A
Toxic so take only until anemia is corrected
Take alone and not with other meds
4
Q
What does epoetin alpha treat
A
Patients with low RBC (CKD, chemo, or HIV)
5
Q
What is the BBW associated with epoetin alpha?
A
Increased risk of CV and thrombus events
6
Q
What does filgrastim stimulate?
A
Neutrophil production
7
Q
What is the one major consideration surrounding filgrastim administration?
A
Do not give 24 hours before or after chemo
