FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

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Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of epoetin alfa?
  1. Hemoglobin levels over 14
  2. Hemoglobin levels below 10
  3. A history of blood dyscrasias
  4. Patent ductus arteriosus
Explanation
Answer: A - Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) is an inducer of erythropoiesis (red blood cell production) and is used in various anemias. Hemoglobin levels over 14 do not indicate anemia. Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital cardiac anomaly.
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