Parenteral Iron Therapy

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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?

Iron isomaltoside

Ferric gluconate

Iron sucrose

Iron dextran (correct)

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?

Ferric gluconate (correct)

Iron dextran

Iron sucrose

Iron isomaltoside

Why has the use of iron dextran decreased in the past decade?

It can cause serious effects and fatalities Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is parenteral iron therapy typically used?

When oral iron therapy is contraindicated Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a patient experiences a severe reaction during parenteral iron therapy administration?

Desensitize the patient to the specific iron-dextran formulation Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following conditions is parenteral iron therapy recommended?

Severe hypochromic anemia with unproven oral iron efficacy Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for considering parenteral iron therapy over oral iron therapy?

Intolerance to oral iron salts Signup and view all the answers

In which cases is parenteral iron therapy not suitable?

Those who can tolerate slow oral iron therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of parenteral iron therapy?

To rapidly increase hemoglobin levels and iron stores Signup and view all the answers

When is parenteral iron therapy considered useful over oral iron therapy?

In cases where oral iron is contraindicated or ineffective Signup and view all the answers

Who are potential recipients of parenteral iron therapy according to the text?

Menstruating women, growing children, pregnant women Signup and view all the answers

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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?

What is the purpose of an anaphylactoid test dose before administering parenteral iron?

Which of the following parenteral iron formulations is given as an infusion and is free from anaphylactic reactions and test dosing?

Why has the use of iron dextran decreased in the past decade?

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?

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?

In which cases is parenteral iron therapy not suitable?

What is the main goal of parenteral 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?

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