Patho/ Pharm of Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
When is it reasonable to begin EPO therapy?
A
in pts that have Hb levels b/w 9 and 10 g/dL
2
Q
Goal ferritin level
A
100 ng/mL
3
Q
Goal TSAT level
A
20%
4
Q
what is dose for oral iron?
A
200 mg of elemental iron per day for adults
5
Q
what Hb conc does darbopoietin alfa have a BBW for?
A
HB >11 g/dL (risk for death, stroke, CV rxns)
6
Q
RBC life span for uremic pts?
A
64 days (vs 120 days in normal RBC)
7
Q
epoietin response time
A
10 days before erythrocyte progenitor cells mature
