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What is the recommended treatment for severe cases of iron deficiency anemia?
What is the recommended treatment for severe cases of iron deficiency anemia?
- Ferrous sulfate only
- Iron supplements based on patient's age
- A pack of red blood cells and oral iron therapy (correct)
- Red blood cell transfusion
Why is finding the most efficient treatment approaches crucial with an aging population?
Why is finding the most efficient treatment approaches crucial with an aging population?
- Treatment approaches are less effective in older patients
- Elderly people have more severe cases of iron deficiency anemia
- Elderly patients may need different treatment due to their medical circumstances (correct)
- Older patients have better reactions to treatments
What can be a reason for some patients to experience restrictive gastrointestinal side effects during iron deficiency anemia treatment?
What can be a reason for some patients to experience restrictive gastrointestinal side effects during iron deficiency anemia treatment?
- Not taking oral iron therapy
- Overdosing on iron supplements (correct)
- Having a history of blood loss
- Using ferrous sulfate
How do different patients react to treatments for iron deficiency anemia?
How do different patients react to treatments for iron deficiency anemia?
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Why might other iron polymaltose complexes be worth comparing to ferrous sulfate in treating iron deficiency anemia?
Why might other iron polymaltose complexes be worth comparing to ferrous sulfate in treating iron deficiency anemia?
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