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What does iron do?
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stimulate hematopoeitic system
increases hemoglobin to correct iron deficiency |
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What does iron treat?
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Symptomatic iron deficiency anemia
Prevents hypochromic anemia during infancy/childhood/in utero. Pts recovering ffrom anemias |
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Symptoms of iron OD may occur _______ later.
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30 min to several hours
Includes: lethargy, nausea, dyspnea, melena, diarrhea |
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Pt's taking liquid preps, should ________
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Use a straw.
(teeth discoloration) |
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Iron should be taken ______
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On an empty stomacj.
Greater absorbption. |
