GAVIN PART 2

Patient Teaching: What type of diet is recommended for patients with megaloblastic anemia?

• Well balanced diet

• High fat diet

• Low protein diet

• High sodium diet

How should meals be structured for patients with megaloblastic anemia?

• Small meals

• High-fat meals

• Spicy meals

• Large meals

What type of consult is recommended for patients with megaloblastic anemia?

• Nutrition consult

• Cardiology consult

• Dermatology consult

• Orthopedic consult

Side Effects: Are there many side effects from folic acid and cyanocobalamin therapy?

• Yes, there are many

• No, not many because they are replacements that are required

• Only in rare cases

This anemia causes which of the following symptoms?

• Fatigue and tachycardia

• Fever and cough

• Rash and itching

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause which of the following? (Select all that apply)

• Anemia

• Soreness of the tongue

• Neurological dysfunction

• Skin rash

What is the main indication for folic acid therapy?

• Treatment of megaloblastic anemia due to sprue, nutritional deficiency

• Treatment of hypertension

• Treatment of diabetes

Prototype Summary: Hydroxocobalamin - What is a possible adverse effect of hydroxocobalamin?

• Itching

• High blood pressure

• Hair loss

What is the main indication for Hydroxyurea in patients with hemolytic anemia?

• Reduction of sickle cell crisis

• Treatment of iron deficiency

• Increase in white blood cell count

• Management of hypertension

Which of the following is a side effect of Hydroxyurea?

• Anorexia

• Hypertension

• Diarrhea

• Insomnia