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- 2. Sodium ________________ is given in severe metabolic acidosis.
- 3. When prescribing a low molecular weight heparin such as Dalteparin, the patient’s ________, creatinine clearance and low platelet count is considered.
- 5. Iron can be given through the _________ route for patients with CKD when oral treatment is insufficient or unsuccessful.
- 8. Common anti-diabetic medication that causes a reduction in Vitamin B12 levels.
- 9. A classic sign of digoxin toxicity is the appearance of yellow ____around lights.
- 10. Increased risk of myelosuppression occurs as a result of this medication.
- 14. Common medication given to oncology patients with neutropenia by subcutaneous injection and it is stored in the fridge.
- 15. Another name for Vitamin B12, administered via intramuscular injection and used for the treatment of macrocytic/megaloblastic anaemia.
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- 1. Rare condition that occurs when there is an abnormal metabolism of haemoglobin that causes sensitivity to light. Patients may experience burning, swelling and blistering when in sunlight.
- 4. Peptide hormone that regulates hunger and plays a role in blood sugar control.
- 6. Name of multivitamins given to patients on renal dialysis.
- 7. Medication indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of iron deficiency anaemia. Dose: Take 200mg tablets once daily or take 200mg tablets on alternate days.
- 10. Complications of sickle cell _________ includes renal failure, leg ulceration and increased susceptibility to infection.
- 11. When nutritional needs are not met by oral supplements or low nutrition is caused by malabsorption from the gastro-intestinal system, intravenous infusion of nutrition can be given; this is abbreviated to ____________.
- 12. An injection that can be given as an alternative to a blood transfusion for symptomatic anaemia in patients on dialysis.
- 13. Disease caused by an overactive immune response to gluten.