PS is an 87 yo M admitted to the hospital for failure to thrive. While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS also has megaloblastic anemia. Which of the following is a potential concern for the MD prescribing folate in this case?
a. interaction with iron
b. could mask a B12 deficiency
c. folate is not bioavailable in several forms
d. there are no concerns
b
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