12 Questions
What is the most important determinant of the response to iron therapy?
Reticulocyte Hb concentration
What should happen to the reticulocyte count after 4-7 days of iron therapy?
It should rise
How much should serum ferritin rise for every 100 mg of iron absorbed?
5 μg/L
What is suggested if there is no rise in serum ferritin after iron therapy?
Poor compliance to treatment
What does an inadequate response to iron therapy necessitate considering?
Other possible causes of anemia
How often should Hb or hematocrit be monitored to ensure an informative response?
2-4 week intervals
What is the best determinant of the response to iron therapy?
Reticulocyte count
How long after iron therapy should the reticulocyte count be observed for assessing anemia correction?
2-3 weeks
What is considered a necessary increase in reticulocyte count to indicate a response to iron therapy?
2-3 fold increase
According to Gibson and Callender's review, what was the most common problem leading to failure in iron therapy?
Low doses of iron
What was the mean increase in hemoglobin over 4 months with a ferrous sulfate dose of 75 mg/day?
$11 g/L$
Why is frequent assessment of the patient's progress crucial for treatment success?
To ensure medication compliance
Learn about the monitoring and follow-up process in iron deficiency anemia treatment, focusing on important concepts like reticulocyte Hb concentration and response to iron therapy. Understand the expected timeline for reticulocyte count increase and the significance of its levels in treatment.
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