A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the differences amongst anemia treatments. For each medication listed below, click to specify the expected treatment option.

Anemia Due to CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) Epogen: Epogen (epoetin alfa) is used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) by stimulating red blood cell production. Iron Deficiency Anemia Ferrous Sulfate: Ferrous sulfate is used to treat iron deficiency anemia by increasing iron stores necessary for red blood cell production.Pernicious Anemia Cyanocobalamin: Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, so cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is used for treatment. Folate Deficiency Anemia Folic Acid: Folic acid deficiency anemia is treated with folic acid supplements.