Iron Flashcards

1
Q

Which is the toxic dose for Fe ?

A

3-5x normal dose
Inorga Fe-salts > Fe cplx

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2
Q

Which one of Fe2+ & Fe3+ is the most easily absorbed ?

A

Fe2+

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3
Q

Transferrin is physiologic at :

A

30-35%

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4
Q

Fe is distributed in :

A

Bm, m & organs
Storage = ferritin & hemosiderin

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5
Q

Fe elim through :

A

bile = slow

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6
Q

Mecha of Fe poisoning :

A

High capillary permeability -> vasc collapse & paralysis + hepatic damage

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7
Q

Main Fe poisoning CS =

A

Cyanosis
Paralysis & narcotic-// status
Shock (loss fluids & electrolye)
Dyspnea (pulm edema)

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8
Q

Spe antidote for Fe poisoning ? If yes, which one ?

A

Yes, Deferoxamine

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9
Q

Anaphylactic cases can occur in Fe poisoning ?

A

Yes -> ttt = norepinephrine, antiHis & Glu

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