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Valerie has been prescribed iron to treat her anemia. Education of patients prescribed iron would include:
 
  1. Take the iron with milk if it upsets her stomach.
  2. Antacids may help with the nausea and GI upset caused by iron.
  3. Increase fluids and fiber to treat constipation.
  4. Iron is best tolerated if it is taken at the same time as her other medications.

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Allie has just had her pregnancy confirmed and is asking about how to ensure a healthy baby. What is the folic acid requirement during pregnancy?
 
  1. 40 mcg/day
  2. 200 mcg/day
  3. 800 mcg/day
  4. 2 gm/day


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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