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Which form of iron preparation is required for very severe iron deficiency?
Which form of iron preparation is required for very severe iron deficiency?
- Ferrous fumarate
- Polysaccharide-iron complex
- Iron dextran (correct)
- Ferrous gluconate
What are the causes of iron deficiency (microcytic) anemia?
What are the causes of iron deficiency (microcytic) anemia?
- Chronic blood loss
- Increased demand
- Inadequate dietary intake
- All of the above (correct)
What is the clinical use of oral forms of iron, such as ferrous sulfate?
What is the clinical use of oral forms of iron, such as ferrous sulfate?
- Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia (correct)
- Treatment of severe iron deficiency
- Prevention of chronic blood loss
- None of the above
What are the common adverse gastrointestinal (GI) side effects associated with iron consumption?
What are the common adverse gastrointestinal (GI) side effects associated with iron consumption?
What is the antidote for acute iron toxicity?
What is the antidote for acute iron toxicity?
What is a potential fatal complication of iron toxicity?
What is a potential fatal complication of iron toxicity?
Which age group is most commonly affected by acute iron toxicity?
Which age group is most commonly affected by acute iron toxicity?
What are the long-term complications associated with chronic iron toxicity?
What are the long-term complications associated with chronic iron toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a function of folic acid?
Which of the following is NOT a function of folic acid?
Besides its involvement in DNA synthesis, folic acid is also important for which metabolic process?
Besides its involvement in DNA synthesis, folic acid is also important for which metabolic process?
What can folic acid deficiency during pregnancy lead to?
What can folic acid deficiency during pregnancy lead to?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of folic acid?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of folic acid?
What is the primary clinical use of folic acid preparations?
What is the primary clinical use of folic acid preparations?
In which medical condition can folic acid be used as prophylaxis in severe chronic anemia?
In which medical condition can folic acid be used as prophylaxis in severe chronic anemia?
What is the clinical use of Leucovorin (Folinic acid)?
What is the clinical use of Leucovorin (Folinic acid)?
Who is at risk of developing folate deficiency and may require prophylaxis?
Who is at risk of developing folate deficiency and may require prophylaxis?
Which of the following is a vitamin B12 preparation used for oral and parenteral administration?
Which of the following is a vitamin B12 preparation used for oral and parenteral administration?
What medical condition can result from a deficiency of intrinsic factor (IF)?
What medical condition can result from a deficiency of intrinsic factor (IF)?
What is the main cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the main cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Which of the following is a clinical use of Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?
Which of the following is a clinical use of Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect associated with vitamin B12 supplementation?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect associated with vitamin B12 supplementation?
What is the clinical use of hydroxocobalamin, a form of vitamin B12?
What is the clinical use of hydroxocobalamin, a form of vitamin B12?
Which factor(s) promote(s) erythropoiesis?
Which factor(s) promote(s) erythropoiesis?
What is the route of administration for Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
What is the route of administration for Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
What are the clinical uses of Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
What are the clinical uses of Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
Which adverse effect is NOT associated with the use of Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
Which adverse effect is NOT associated with the use of Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
What is the risk associated with increased blood viscosity caused by Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
What is the risk associated with increased blood viscosity caused by Epoietin and Darbepoietin?
What condition can be associated with the long-term use of erythropoietin or its recombinant forms?
What condition can be associated with the long-term use of erythropoietin or its recombinant forms?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical use of Sargramostim?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical use of Sargramostim?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Sargramostim?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Sargramostim?
Which cells does Sargramostim stimulate the proliferation, differentiation, and functional activity of?
Which cells does Sargramostim stimulate the proliferation, differentiation, and functional activity of?
Which of the following is a clinical use of Filgrastim, Pegfilgrastim, and Lenograstim?
Which of the following is a clinical use of Filgrastim, Pegfilgrastim, and Lenograstim?
What is the role of filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, or lenograstim in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT)?
What is the role of filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, or lenograstim in patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT)?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Filgrastim, Pegfilgrastim, and Lenograstim?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of Filgrastim, Pegfilgrastim, and Lenograstim?
Which of the following is a clinical use of Oprelvekin (Recombinant human interleukin 11)?
Which of the following is a clinical use of Oprelvekin (Recombinant human interleukin 11)?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with Oprelvekin (Recombinant human interleukin 11)?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with Oprelvekin (Recombinant human interleukin 11)?
What is the main function of Oprelvekin (Recombinant human interleukin 11)?
What is the main function of Oprelvekin (Recombinant human interleukin 11)?
Which of the following is the primary clinical use of Hydroxycarbamide?
Which of the following is the primary clinical use of Hydroxycarbamide?
What are the adverse effects associated with hydroxycarbamide treatment?
What are the adverse effects associated with hydroxycarbamide treatment?
Which cells are relatively selective targets of Hydroxycarbamide?
Which cells are relatively selective targets of Hydroxycarbamide?
In addition to hydroxycarbamide, what are some symptomatic and supportive treatments for haemolytic anaemias?
In addition to hydroxycarbamide, what are some symptomatic and supportive treatments for haemolytic anaemias?
What is the mechanism of action of Hydroxycarbamide?
What is the mechanism of action of Hydroxycarbamide?
