Term
What are the normal Lab values (Male)?
a) RBC
b) MCV
c) MCHC
d) Hg
e) WBC
f) Ret |
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Definition
a) RBC- 4.5-5.9 x 106cells/uL
b) MCV-80-96 fL/cell
c) MCHC-33.4-35.5g/dL
d) Hg- 14-17.5 g/dL
e) WBC- 4.4-11.3 x 103cells/uL
f) Ret ~ 2% |
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Term
| What are the 3 general causes for anemia? |
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Definition
Inadequate production
Destruction
Blood loss |
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Term
What is the % elemental Fe in each?
a) Ferrous Sulfate
b) Ferrous Fumerate
c) Ferrous Gluconate
d) Carbonyl Iron |
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Definition
a) Ferrous Sulfate 20%
b) Ferrous Fumerate- 33%
c) Ferrous Gluconate- 12%
d) Carbonyl Iron-100% |
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Term
| What drugs interact with oral iron? |
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Definition
| Calcium, antacids, tetracyclines, H2 antagonists, PPI Cholestyramine |
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Term
| How can you maximize iron absorption? |
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Definition
| Take with Orange juice (acid), empty stomach, seperate from tea and milk |
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Term
| What should iron dextran be premedicated with? |
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Definition
| Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine |
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