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Brainlab - 12-11-06 09:59
A 45-year-old patient on hemodialysis for one week has noted that his blood pressure is more difficult to control. He reports good compliance with his medications, which include erythropoietin, ferrous sulfate, vancomycin, and vitamin
D. His blood pressure is 180/99 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely cause for the worsening control of his blood pressure?
A. Erythropoietin
B. Ferrous sulfate
C. Vancomycin
D. Vitamin D
E. Uremia
Brainlab - 12-11-06 09:59
A 45-year-old patient on hemodialysis for one week has noted that his blood pressure is more difficult to control. He reports good compliance with his medications, which include erythropoietin, ferrous sulfate, vancomycin, and vitamin
D. His blood pressure is 180/99 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely cause for the worsening control of his blood pressure?
A. Erythropoietin
B. Ferrous sulfate
C. Vancomycin
D. Vitamin D
E. Uremia
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Re: IM 26 mrhumble - 03-24-07 15:30 Anybody could kindly explain how erythropoietin could elevate blood pressure? Thanks
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Re: IM 26 kingkong - 03-24-07 22:37 erythropoietin increases the diastolic blood pressure by more than SBP.an increase in DBP is more dangerous than SBP.
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Re: IM 26 ammulufy - 07-05-10 22:01 Ferrous sulphate can lead to hyperviscosity states,hence I go wid b.
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Re: IM 26 babbu5508 - 07-06-10 23:17 Approximately 20 to 30 percent of patients who receive erythropoietin (EPO) intravenously for the anemia of chronic kidney disease may develop an elevation in diastolic pressure of 10 mmHg or more
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