micronutrients

Question 1

essential in
maintaining a strong,
healthy & active body;
sharp mind; & for
women to bear
healthy children.

Answer 1

Vitamin A, Iron &/or Iodine

Question 2

Universal Supplementation of Vit. A:

PREPARATION:
100,000 IU / 1 dose only

REMARKS:
One capsule given
anytime during the
6-11 months but
usually given at 9
months during the
measles
immunization

Answer 2

TARGET:
Infants 6-11 months

Question 3

PREPARATIONS:
100,000 IU for infants 6-11 mos.old
200,000 IU for children 12-71 months old

DOSE:
One capsule upon dx, regardless of when the last
dose of VA Capsule was given

Answer 3

TARGET:
MEASLES

Question 4

PREPARATION:
100,ooo IU for infants 6-11 mos. old
200,ooo IU for children 12-71 months old

DOSE:
One capsule upon dx, except when child was given VAC less than 4 weeks before dx

Answer 4

Severe pneumonia, Persistent diarrhea, Malnutrition

Question 5

PREPARATIONS:
100,000 IU for infants 6-11 mos. old
200,000 IU for children 12-71

DOSE:
One capsule immediately upon dx. Give 1 capsule the next day, and 1 capsule 2 weeks after.

Answer 5

Cases with signs of Vit. A deficiency (xeropthalmia)

Question 6

PREPARATION:
Drops:15 mg elemental iron/0.6 ml

DOSE:
0.3 ml once a day to start at 2 months of age until 6
months when complementary foods are given

Answer 6

TARGET:
LOW BIRTH WEIGHT

Question 7

PREPARATION:
Drops containing 15 mg elemental iron/0.6 ml

DOSE:
0.6 ml once a day for 3 months

Answer 7

TARGET:
Infants 6-11 months Drops containing 15 mg

Question 8

PREPARATION:
Syrup containing 30 mg elemental iron/5 mL

DOSE:
1 tbsp once a day for 3 months or 30 mg once a
week for 6 months with supervised
administration

Answer 8

TARGETS:
Children 1-5 years old

Question 9

PREPARATION:
Syrup containing 30 mg elemental iron/5 ml

DOSE:
2 tbsp once a day for 6 months

Answer 9

children 6-11 years old anemic & underweight

Question 10

PREPARATION:
Iodized oil capsule with 200 mg iodine

DOSE:
1 capsule for 1 year

Answer 10

TARGET:
Children of school age