Iron Deficinecy Anaemia

Question 1

Does MR iron preps have any advantage

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What is normal dose of iron

Answer 2

100mg to 200mg

Question 3

How long does iron rise take

Answer 3

3 to 4 weeks

Question 4

How long should iron treatment be continued for

Answer 4

3 months

Question 5

What to do in GI disturbances

Answer 5

Take with food

Question 6

Antidote of iron

Answer 6

Dexoferramine

Question 7

Is dexoferramine teratogenic

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Does ascorbic acid in iron preps have any advantage

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Can iron tablets be used when there is no deficiency state

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What is given to pregnant women who are at risk of developing iron and folic acid deficiency?

Answer 10

Iron and folic acid 400mcg

Question 11

What can be given if patients don’t take oral iron properly

Answer 11

Parental iron

Question 12

Symptoms of iron deficiency

Answer 12

Tiredness, reduced concentration, memory problems, hair loss, brittle nails, sore tongue, cuts and grazes not healing, sores in corners of mouth

Question 13

Side effects of iron

Answer 13

GI irritation, Nausea, epigastric pain, constipation and diarrohea