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Which of the following is a clinical indication for the use of iron?

Treatment of folic acid deficiency
Treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency
Treatment of acute iron toxicity
Treatment of sickle cell anemia (correct)

Which of the following is a potential toxicity of iron?

Acute iron toxicity (correct)
Chronic vitamin B12 toxicity
Acute vitamin B12 toxicity
Chronic iron deficiency

Which of the following is a clinical indication for the use of vitamin B12?

Treatment of folic acid deficiency
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia
Treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency (correct)
Treatment of sickle cell anemia

Which of the following is a cause of vitamin B12 deficiency?

<p>Malabsorption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical indication for the use of folic acid?

<p>Treatment of folic acid deficiency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Clinical use of iron

Used to treat iron deficiency, especially in sickle cell anemia.

Acute iron toxicity

Taking too much iron at once, leading to dangerous levels in the body.

Clinical use of Vitamin B12

Treats deficiencies, ensuring proper nerve and red blood cell function.

Malabsorption of B12

The body's inability to absorb vitamin B12 from food.

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Clinical use of Folic Acid

Treats deficiencies, crucial during pregnancy for neural tube development.