A deficiency in which of the following elements could decrease the efficacy of drug therapy with epoetin alfa (Epogen)?
a. Phosphorus
b. Calcium
c. Iron
d. Magnesium
ANS: C
Before starting therapy, evaluate the patient's iron status, because the efficacy of epoetin alfa is decreased if iron stores are insufficient to promote erythropoiesis.
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