Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
Treatments for Iron Deficiency Anemia include?
A
Dietary Changes
Oral Supplements
IV Iron
2
Q
What is the preferred oral Iron supplement?
A
Ferrous Sulfate
3
Q
How long must you give Ferrous sulfate after the Hemoglobin has returned to normal to replenish Iron stores?
A
3 - 6 months
4
Q
If a patient can’t tolerate or absorb oral Iron, or they are losing it too rapidly, what medications can you give Intravenously?
A
Iron Dextran
Iron Sucrose
