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Which iron formulation is a high molecular weight complex of dextran with low-molecular-weight iron and can cause delayed hypersensitivity reactions?
Which iron formulation is a high molecular weight complex of dextran with low-molecular-weight iron and can cause delayed hypersensitivity reactions?
- Iron isomaltoside
- Ferric gluconate
- Iron sucrose
- Iron dextran (correct)
What is the purpose of an anaphylactoid test dose before administering parenteral iron?
What is the purpose of an anaphylactoid test dose before administering parenteral iron?
- To assess the patient's hydration status
- To determine the patient's tolerance to the iron infusion (correct)
- To check for iron levels in the blood
- To evaluate the patient's kidney function
Which of the following parenteral iron formulations is given as an infusion and is free from anaphylactic reactions and test dosing?
Which of the following parenteral iron formulations is given as an infusion and is free from anaphylactic reactions and test dosing?
- Ferric gluconate (correct)
- Iron dextran
- Iron sucrose
- Iron isomaltoside
Why has the use of iron dextran decreased in the past decade?
Why has the use of iron dextran decreased in the past decade?
In which situation is parenteral iron therapy typically used?
In which situation is parenteral iron therapy typically used?
What should be done if a patient experiences a severe reaction during parenteral iron therapy administration?
What should be done if a patient experiences a severe reaction during parenteral iron therapy administration?
For which of the following conditions is parenteral iron therapy recommended?
For which of the following conditions is parenteral iron therapy recommended?
What is a common reason for considering parenteral iron therapy over oral iron therapy?
What is a common reason for considering parenteral iron therapy over oral iron therapy?
In which cases is parenteral iron therapy not suitable?
In which cases is parenteral iron therapy not suitable?
What is the main goal of parenteral iron therapy?
What is the main goal of parenteral iron therapy?
When is parenteral iron therapy considered useful over oral iron therapy?
When is parenteral iron therapy considered useful over oral iron therapy?
Who are potential recipients of parenteral iron therapy according to the text?
Who are potential recipients of parenteral iron therapy according to the text?
