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if the MCV Is small <80
what type of anemia is this? caused by.. |
microcytic anemia
due to lack of iron, so treat with PO Fe supplement Fe will be low, MCV low, and Hgb low |
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MCV is large (>100)
type of anemia caused by? |
macrocytic AKA megaloblastic anemia
folate and b12 deficiency |
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MCV 80-100 called
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anemias can have a normal MCV, normocytic anemia
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which Fe form is NOT the best to start taking
Fe absorption is best under what kind of pH |
sustained release is NOT the best to start
acidic environment- take an hour before eating |
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ferrous sulfate
dosing elemental iron amount? |
325mg TID
65mg of elemental iron 1st line tx |
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ferrous fumarate
amount of elemental iron? |
ONE OF THE MOST-OTC wise
106mg of elemental Fe |
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whats rec for iron induced constipation
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stool softener- docusate
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Slow Fe and Feosol
generic name? |
ferrous sulfate exsiccated-CR
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carbonyl iron
Ferracap amount of iron |
highest amount of iron (100% elemental iron)
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whats the antidote for iron overdose
the leading cause of child overdose!! |
deferoxamine
deferiprone for transfusional iron overload |
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ferrlecit
gen name? use |
sodium ferric gluconate, IV iron supplement
IV's usually used for patients on hemodialysis |
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venofer
gen name? |
iron sucrose
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BBW with dextran IV
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anaphylactic reaction, do test dose first, but can still have reaction even if ok with test dose
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whats pernicious anemia
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a type of macrocytic, lack intrinsic factor, required for b12 absorption
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what is the Schilling test
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test that can determine if b12 deficiency is due to intrinsic factor
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tx for macrocytic anemia
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b12(cyanocobalamin) IM- SE: itching, diarrhea, edema
folic acid .4mg tabs-1mg tab daily |
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when should ESAs be initiated in CKD induced anemia
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when Hgb <10, once its 11 or >, DC cause the risk of MI/DVT
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Epoetin alfa
brand names |
epogen and procrit
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darbepoetin
brand name |
aranesp
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