Iron

Question 1

What are some of the signs & symptoms of low iron?

Answer 1

Tiredness
Dizziness
Headache
Palpation

Question 2

What us the normal range of Hb & Ferritin in pregnancy?

Answer 2

Hb 100 - 145 g/L
Ferritin 20 - 190 ug/L

Question 3

What are some dietary ways to help increase or maintain iron?

Answer 3

Green leafy vegetable
Red meats
Nuts
Legumes
Whole grains

Question 4

Vitamin C helps with what

Answer 4

Absorption of iron

Question 5

What are the 3 main iron medications that midwives can prescribe?

Answer 5

Ferrogradumet
Ferrous fumrate
Ferrofumarate with folic acid

Question 6

Side effects of medications

Answer 6

Constipation

Runny Stools

Black colour stools

Nausea

Question 7

What mineral inhibits the uptake of iron?

Answer 7

Calcium

Question 8

What inhibits the uptake of iron?

Answer 8

• Calcium
• Coffee

Question 9

If you had a wahine who had an Hb of 91 g/L and Ferritin of 10 ug/l. What medication would you prescribe and Why?

Answer 9

Ferrous - Grad 325mg

Question 10

If a wahine had HB 97 g/L and Ferritin of 20 ug/L What would you prescribe?

Answer 10

• Ferro - Tab 200mg OD
  Why OD because stored iron is normal and circulating has decreased

Question 11

Can you prescribe oral Iron?

Answer 11

• Yes

Question 12

What is the Oral iron called and what strength does it come in?

Answer 12

Ferrodan 30mg/ml

Question 13

What can you prescribe to help the absorption?

Answer 13

-Vitala C

Question 14

If a wahine is feeling constipation what can midwives prescribe?

Answer 14

Laxsol tablets

lactulose

Question 15

What are the prescribed amounts for lactulose & laxsol

Answer 15

Lactulose 10mg per 15mls

take 10 - 20mls BD if needed

Laxsol

1-2 tablets at night