Kyle has Crohn's disease and has a documented folate deficiency. Drug therapy for folate deficiency anemia is:

1. Oral folic acid 1 to 2 mg per day
2. Oral folic acid 1 gram per day
3. IM folate weekly for at least 6 months
4. Oral folic acid 400 mcg daily


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a. crackers. b. egg yolk. c. cow's milk. d. fruit juice.

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What does goniometry measure?

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