A patient with poorly controlled diabetes has developed end-stage renal failure and consequent anemia. When reviewing this patient's treatment plan, the nurse should anticipate the use of what drug?
A) Magnesium sulfate
B) Epoetin alfa
C) Low-molecular weight heparin
D) Vitamin K
Ans: B
Feedback:
The availability of recombinant erythropoietin (epoetin alfa [Epogen, Procrit], darbepoetin alfa [Aranesp]) has dramatically altered the management of anemia in end-stage renal disease. Heparin, vitamin K, and magnesium are not indicated in the treatment of renal failure or the consequent anemia.
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