Author Question: Why is it not advisable for people with adequate iron stores to take supplemental iron? a. Iron ... (Read 368 times)

abern · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Why is it not advisable for people with adequate iron stores to take supplemental iron?

a. Iron overload is a risk.
b. The RBC count will increase.
c. Erythropoietin will increase.
d. Severe anemia is a risk.

Question 2

A patient has a serum iron of 10 g/dL and a total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) of 490 g/dL. What is the percent saturation of transferrin?

a. 2
b. 25
c. 40
d. 60

C.mcnichol98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The potential for iron overload exists in people who have adequate iron stores and take supplemental iron. Supplemental iron should only be given to those people who are at risk for or who are iron deficient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Percent transferrin saturation is calculated by dividing the serum iron by transferrin and multiplying by 100. Thus in the example here, saturation = (10/490) 100 = 2.