A 4-year-old child has eaten many of his mother's prenatal vitamins. Which medication is indicated for iron toxicity?
A) Deferoxamine (Desferal)
B) Penicillamine (Cuprimine)
C) Sucralfate (Carafate)
D) Magnesium sulfate
A
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Deferoxamine is a parenteral drug used to remove excess iron from storage sites in the body. Penicillamine, sucralfate, and magnesium sulfate are not administered for iron toxicity.
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