What is the role of iron in the body as described in the General Action and Information section?
Explanation
This question checks for a precise understanding of iron's specific function, distinguishing it from the roles of other antianemic agents.
Other questions
What is the primary general use of antianemic agents?
Which substance is essential for the production of hemoglobin, which is necessary for oxygen transport to cells?
Which of the following are described as water-soluble vitamins required for red blood cell production?
Which of the following agents stimulate the production of red blood cells?
In which condition is the use of iron supplements contraindicated?
For which antianemic agents is uncontrolled hypertension a contraindication?
What is the primary assessment focus for a nurse determining the possible causes of a patient's anemia?
The administration of oral iron can decrease the absorption of which of the following medications?
Which vitamin is noted to potentially impair the therapeutic response to iron?
The use of phenytoin and other anticonvulsants may decrease the absorption of which antianemic vitamin?
During hemodialysis, the use of darbepoetin and epoetin may lead to an increased requirement for which medication?
What is the primary guidance given to patients who are self-medicating with vitamin and mineral supplements for anemia?
What is the ultimate desired outcome of antianemic therapy?
Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient with anemia?
Cautious use of parenteral iron is recommended for patients with a history of what?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for iron therapy?
According to patient teaching guidelines, what is considered the best source of vitamins and minerals?
Ferric carboxymaltose and ferumoxytol are examples of what type of antianemic agent?
Oral iron has a known interaction that can decrease the absorption of penicillamine. What is the mechanism of this interaction?
A general contraindication for all antianemic therapies, before a specific type of anemia is identified, is the presence of what?
What physiological process is hemoglobin primarily necessary for, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a form of iron supplement?
The patient teaching section warns that the effectiveness of mega doses of vitamin and mineral supplements for treating various medical conditions is what?
Which listed antianemic agent is a form of vitamin B12?
What is one of the three potential nursing diagnoses listed for a patient being treated for anemia?
What advice regarding diet should be given to patients taking antianemics?
Which of the following is a contraindication for iron therapy related to iron storage disorders?
The use of parenteral iron, such as iron sucrose, requires caution in patients with a history of what?
What is the effect of oral iron on the absorption of tetracyclines?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a contraindication for darbepoetin or epoetin?
What is the listed function of cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin in the context of antianemics?
According to the Implementation section, what is noted about the availability of iron salts?
Which nursing diagnosis is directly linked to the 'Indications' for antianemic therapy?
What is the potential impact of giving Vitamin E concurrently with iron therapy?
What is the classification of an antianemic agent like epoetin?
What is a key component of the assessment of a patient with anemia, as per the nursing implications?
A patient taking an oral iron supplement should be aware that it can decrease the absorption of which medication used to treat bacterial infections?
Which listed condition is a contraindication for iron therapy but not for epoetin therapy?
Which of the following pairings of antianemic agent and its action is correct according to the text?
What is the main reason a nurse should assess a patient's dietary history when anemia is suspected?
Which of the following is a potential nursing diagnosis related to a patient's nutritional state in anemia?
A patient with a history of allergies is to receive an antianemic. Which form of administration requires the most caution?
What is the therapeutic classification of ferrous sulfate?
A patient is taking both an oral iron supplement and an anticonvulsant. Which potential interaction should the nurse be aware of?
Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient experiencing fatigue and weakness due to anemia?
A patient asks why they can't just take high doses of over-the-counter iron pills instead of seeing a doctor. What is the most appropriate response based on the text?
What is the primary difference between the action of iron and the action of epoetin?
A patient with a history of hemosiderosis is diagnosed with anemia. Which treatment would be contraindicated?
Which of the following is listed under 'Precautions' rather than 'Contraindications' for antianemic therapy?