Nursing Pharmacology Practice Questions – Hematology and Anemia

Welcome to your Nursing Pharmacology Practice Questions - Hematology and Anemia

Iron Administration - ADR

Which of the following complications is most likely to result from the intravenous infusion of iron dextran?

Assessment With Erythropoietin Use

Which deficiency could lead to reduced effectiveness of erythropoietin?

Mechanism of Action - Epogen

Which of the following best represents the beneficial effects of Epogen (erythropoietin) when treating anemia?

Risks With Epogen

Which of the following represents the greatest risk in excessively raising hemoglobin levels with erythropoietin?

Monitoring Erythropoeitin

JS is a 71-year-old male who has CKD and anemia. He comes to the clinic to receive his routine erythropoietin dose. An elevation in which lab would require the nurse to discuss giving the dose with his primary provider?

Anemia Causes

Which deficiency is least likely to contribute to anemia?

Causes of Iron Deficiency

What are some possible contributing factors to iron deficiency?

Iron Counseling Points

PJ is a 60-year-old male who was recently prescribed oral iron supplements. What are some important counseling points to discuss with PJ?

Hemolytic Anemia T/F

True or False: Hemolytic anemia can be drug-induced or associated with an immune disorder.