Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Dependent on their medical circumstances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might other iron polymaltose complexes be worth comparing to ferrous sulfate in treating iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Their optimal efficacy is still unknown (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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