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Question 1 of 5

The side effect which primarily limits acceptability of oral iron therapy is

A. Epigastric pain and bowel upset B. Black stools C. Staining of teeth D. Metallic taste

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is true about iron therapy?

A. Haemoglobin response to intramuscular iron is faster than with oral iron therapy B. Iron must be given orally except in pernicious anaemia C. Prophylactic iron therapy must be given during pregnancy D. Infants on breast feeding do not require medicinal iron

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 of 5

Concentrations of retinal in plasma in excess of $\mu \mathrm{g} / \mathrm{dl}$ usually are diagnostic of hypervitaminosis $A$

A. 10 B. 50 C. 100 D. 200

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 of 5

Megaloblastic anaemia occurs in

A. Vitamin $B_{12}$ but not folic acid deficiency B. Folic acid but not Vitamin $B_{12}$ deficiency C. Either Vitamin $B_{12}$ or folic acid deficiency D. Only combined Vitamin $B_{12} + folic acid deficiency

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 of 5

The daily dietary requirement of Vitamin $B_{12}$ by an adult is

A. 1-3 $\mu \mathrm{g}$ B. 50-100 $\mu \mathrm{g}$ C. 0.1-0.5 $\mu \mathrm{g}$ D. 1-3 $\mu \mathrm{g}$

Correct Answer: A

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