What should the therapeutic management of iron deficiency anemia include?
a. Multivitamins
b. Calcium
c. Ferrous sulfate
d. Iodine
ANS: C
Therapeutic management of iron deficiency anemia is iron (ferrous sulfate) supplementation, nutritional counseling, and treatment of any underlying condition.
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