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What can lead to anemia, necessitating continued iron therapy?
What can lead to anemia, necessitating continued iron therapy?
- Pregnancy
- Iron supplementation
- Routine blood work
- Chronic blood loss (correct)
Why is patient understanding of the implications of anemia and the necessity of iron supplementation crucial?
Why is patient understanding of the implications of anemia and the necessity of iron supplementation crucial?
- To avoid routine blood work
- To encourage discontinuation of iron
- To reduce complications and fatigue (correct)
- To prevent minor side effects
What may be more pragmatic when monitoring iron therapy for asymptomatic patients?
What may be more pragmatic when monitoring iron therapy for asymptomatic patients?
- Increasing iron dosage
- Discontinuing all medications
- Following hemoglobin/hematocrit levels (correct)
- Regular dark stool assessment
Which minor side effect of iron can lead to poor adherence in patients?
Which minor side effect of iron can lead to poor adherence in patients?
How can vitamin C impact the absorption and response of hemoglobin and hematocrit to iron therapy?
How can vitamin C impact the absorption and response of hemoglobin and hematocrit to iron therapy?
Why is a realistic assessment of the probable duration of therapy and expected outcome important?
Why is a realistic assessment of the probable duration of therapy and expected outcome important?
Why is IV iron therapy considered more appealing than oral therapy?
Why is IV iron therapy considered more appealing than oral therapy?
How did Hb levels change after one month in the study comparing IV iron sucrose to oral iron in IBD patients?
How did Hb levels change after one month in the study comparing IV iron sucrose to oral iron in IBD patients?
What has been shown to be effective in improving compliance with iron therapy?
What has been shown to be effective in improving compliance with iron therapy?
Why is patient-physician communication considered essential for patients to persist with therapy?
Why is patient-physician communication considered essential for patients to persist with therapy?
Why is it crucial to improve patient adherence to medication according to the text?
Why is it crucial to improve patient adherence to medication according to the text?
What was a common misconception found among women with IDA according to a prospective study?
What was a common misconception found among women with IDA according to a prospective study?
