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    DRUG STUDY - Ferrous Sulfate

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    A 57-year-old female, Aida Paco, has been diagnosed with endometrioid carcinoma and is being treated with ferrous sulfate and multivitamins. The medication works by elevating iron levels in the blood to help form new red blood cells. It is prescribed to be taken orally once daily. Nurses should monitor for potential side effects like nausea, black stools, and staining of the teeth and educate the patient on proper administration and signs of adverse reactions requiring medical attention.

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    A 57-year-old female, Aida Paco, has been diagnosed with endometrioid carcinoma and is being treated with ferrous sulfate and multivitamins. The medication works by elevating iron levels in the blood to help form new red blood cells. It is prescribed to be taken orally once daily. Nurses should monitor for potential side effects like nausea, black stools, and staining of the teeth and educate the patient on proper administration and signs of adverse reactions requiring medical attention.

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    A 57-year-old female, Aida Paco, has been diagnosed with endometrioid carcinoma and is being treated with ferrous sulfate and multivitamins. The medication works by elevating iron levels in the blood to help form new red blood cells. It is prescribed to be taken orally once daily. Nurses should monitor for potential side effects like nausea, black stools, and staining of the teeth and educate the patient on proper administration and signs of adverse reactions requiring medical attention.

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    DRUG STUDY - Ferrous Sulfate

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    A 57-year-old female, Aida Paco, has been diagnosed with endometrioid carcinoma and is being treated with ferrous sulfate and multivitamins. The medication works by elevating iron levels in the blood to help form new red blood cells. It is prescribed to be taken orally once daily. Nurses should monitor for potential side effects like nausea, black stools, and staining of the teeth and educate the patient on proper administration and signs of adverse reactions requiring medical attention.

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    Patients Name:

    Aida Paco

    Age:

    57 years old
    Female

    Diagnosis:

    AUB-M, Endometrioid Carcinoma

    Sex:

    Physician:

    Dr. Laplana, Charlene

    Date of Admission:

    Name of Drug

    Classification

    Mechanism of Action

    Indication

    Generic Name: Ferrous Sulfate + MV

    Pharmacologic Class:

    Chemical:

    Trade/Brand Name:

    Hematinic

    Elevates the serum iron concentration which then

    Feosol

    Therapeutic:

    helps to form High or trapped in the

    General Indication:

    Fer Iron

    Oral Supplement

    reticuloendothelial cells for storage and eventual

    Fer-Gen-Sol

    Pregnancy Risk Category:

    conversion to a usable form of iron.

    Fer-Iron

    Category A

    Therapeutic:

    Ferrin

    Source:

    Necessary for effective erythropoiesis

    Patients Dose: O.9 mL OD

    NDH p.571-574

    Pharmacokinetics:

    Maximum Dose: 15 mL
    Minimum Dose: 1 to 2 mL
    Contents:
    Iron + Multivitamins
    Availability:
    Rx and/or OTC
    Route(s) of Administration:
    PO
    Source:
    NDH p.571-574

    November 10, 2015

    Route:
    PO

    Onset:
    4 days

    Source:
    NDH p.571-574

    Prevention and treatment of

    iron deficiency anemias.


    Dietary supplement for iron.

    Patients Indication:

    Peak:
    7-10 days

    Dietary supplement for iron.

    Duration:
    2-4
    months

    Drug Half-Life: 6 hours

    Source
    NDH p.571-574

    Height:

    5 ft

    Weight:

    45 kg
    Contraindication

    Contraindication:

    Hypersensitivity
    Severe hypotension.
    Ulcerated colon
    Haemolytic anemia
    PUD

    Precautions:

    Elderly patients
    iron overload disorder
    patients with liver problems
    patients with stomach/intestinal problems

    Drug Interactions:

    antibiotics
    bisphosphonates
    levodopa,
    methyldopa,
    thyroid replacement drugs

    Source:
    NDH p.571-574

    Side Effects

    Dizziness
    N&V
    Nasal Congestion
    Dyspnea
    Hypotension
    CHF
    MI
    Muscle cramps
    Flushing
    Staining of teeth
    Black stools

    Source:
    NDH p.571-574

    Nursing Responsibilities
    Before:

    Observe the 10Rs of drug administration

    Ask for drug allergies

    Administer the prescribed dosage

    Check the doctors order

    Teach SO to let her child take FeSO4 on an empty stomach

    During:

    Caution patient to make position changes slowly to minimize

    orthostatic hypotension.
    Instruct patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol or OTC

    medicine without consulting the physician.


    Inform patient that defecating black stools is normal
    Let the patient take ferrous sulphate with straw to avoid

    staining of teeth
    Dont take FeSO4 in large amounts of longer than
    recommended

    After:

    Advise patient to consult physician if irregular heartbeat,

    dyspnea, swelling of hands and feet and hypotension occurs.


    Inform patient that angina attacks may occur 30 min. after

    administration due reflex tachycardia. (happens rarely)


    Encourage patient to comply with additional intervention for
    hypertension like proper diet, regular exercise, and lifestyle

    changes and stress management. (for patients with HPN)


    Seek medical attention of adverse reactions occur
    Documentation

    Source:

    NDH p.571-574

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