A child with hypoplastic anemia develops hemosiderosis. The therapy for this is
A) ferrous sulfate.
B) deferoxamine.
C) prednisone.
D) aspirin.
B
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A) 1.7 L/day B) 2.7 L/day C) 3.7 L/day D) 4.7 L/day
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a. Diluting the toxic substance with water or milk b. Administering naloxone c. Administering activated charcoal with a oral syringe d. Administering ipecac syrup