Iron deficiency Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
The body of a 70 kg man is made up of ……….. gram of iron
A
4 grams
2
Q
Iron is stated chiefly in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow as …..
A
Ferritin and Hemosiderin
3
Q
Statistics for Iron
A
DR for:
Men:5mg
Women:15 mg
Pregnant women 10-20 tines more requirement
20-40% of the heme iron is absorbed
4
Q
The drugs used in the treatment of iron over load include
A
Deferrioxamine
Deferipone in patients with thalassemia
5
Q
Ferrous sulfate contains…….. amount of iron
A
200ug/mg
6
Q
The states in which iron can be used include
A
Increased demand
Inadequate dietary intake
Impaired absorption
Increased blood loss
