Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Hgb.
Rationale:
🩸 Epoetin alfa is a synthetic form of erythropoietin, used to stimulate red blood cell production, especially in clients with anemia due to chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy, or HIV therapy.
🩸 The most appropriate lab value to monitor its effectiveness is hemoglobin (Hgb), as it reflects red blood cell levels and oxygen-carrying capacity.
🩸 An increase in Hgb indicates that the medication is working as intended.
🩸 Target Hgb levels are typically not to exceed 11–12 g/dL to avoid risks such as hypertension or thromboembolic events.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4