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Cristina Diaz STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ 04/06/21 Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Irone Supplements; Hematinics CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Provide elemental iron, an essential component in the formation of hemoglobin. Iron is a mineral needed to carry in the red blood cells throughout the body.

Therapeutic Use Iron Deficiency Anemia

Complications Dizziness, headache, syncope, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dark stools, epigastric pain, GI bleeding, temporary staining of teeth

Medication Administration PO: liquid 75mg/ml, 300mg/ml; tablets 200mg, 300mg, 324mg, 325mg.

Contraindications/Precautions Anemia not due to deficiency, hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, hypersensitivity to iron products. PUD, ulcerative colitis, alcoholism, severe hepatic impairment or renal impairment.

Nursing Interventions Assess bowel function for constipation or diarrhea. Notify physician or other

Interactions Decreases absorption of tetracyclines, fluroquinolones bisphosphonates, levothyroxine, mycofenolate and penicillamine.

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Return of normal RBC function

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Explain purpose of iron therapy to patient...