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What is the most important determinant of the response to iron therapy?
What is the most important determinant of the response to iron therapy?
- Hematocrit level
- Reticulocyte Hb concentration (correct)
- Serum ferritin concentration
- Total iron absorbed
What should happen to the reticulocyte count after 4-7 days of iron therapy?
What should happen to the reticulocyte count after 4-7 days of iron therapy?
- It should rise (correct)
- It should drop significantly
- It should halve
- It should remain stable
How much should serum ferritin rise for every 100 mg of iron absorbed?
How much should serum ferritin rise for every 100 mg of iron absorbed?
- 15 μg/L
- 25 μg/L
- 5 μg/L (correct)
- 20 μg/L
What is suggested if there is no rise in serum ferritin after iron therapy?
What is suggested if there is no rise in serum ferritin after iron therapy?
What does an inadequate response to iron therapy necessitate considering?
What does an inadequate response to iron therapy necessitate considering?
How often should Hb or hematocrit be monitored to ensure an informative response?
How often should Hb or hematocrit be monitored to ensure an informative response?
What is the best determinant of the response to iron therapy?
What is the best determinant of the response to iron therapy?
How long after iron therapy should the reticulocyte count be observed for assessing anemia correction?
How long after iron therapy should the reticulocyte count be observed for assessing anemia correction?
What is considered a necessary increase in reticulocyte count to indicate a response to iron therapy?
What is considered a necessary increase in reticulocyte count to indicate a response to iron therapy?
According to Gibson and Callender's review, what was the most common problem leading to failure in iron therapy?
According to Gibson and Callender's review, what was the most common problem leading to failure in iron therapy?
What was the mean increase in hemoglobin over 4 months with a ferrous sulfate dose of 75 mg/day?
What was the mean increase in hemoglobin over 4 months with a ferrous sulfate dose of 75 mg/day?
Why is frequent assessment of the patient's progress crucial for treatment success?
Why is frequent assessment of the patient's progress crucial for treatment success?
