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BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) DANGLE patient on the side of the bed before rising and to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension! Epoetin Alfa stimulates RBC production; used to treat anemia and on patient's during chemotherapy; **increases Hgb as an expected result of the medication. **MONITOR for signs of HTN, stroke, blood clots and myocardial infarction.(stroke) Neupogen (filgrastim): bone marrow stimulant produces WBC's WATCH for INCREASE in WBC's example: 2.6 goes up to 6 Lithium discharge instructions: lithium levels decrease and can be caused by dehydration with long runs or strenuous exercise. Monitor for Lithium toxicity 2.0 or greater
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