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PS is an 87-year-old male admitted to a hospital for stomach pain. He has mild breathing problems and complains of fatigue and chronic stomach upset, for which he takes a daily antacid. While hospitalized, a physician has determined that PS has megaloblastic anemia.
If the MD were to prescribe folate for PS, which of the following is a potential concern?
A. Folate could mask a B12 deficiency.
B. Folate is very expensive and hard to find.
C. Folate is a blood thinner.
D. Folate negatively interacts with his iron supplement.
E. Folate could promote the growth of H. pylori.
Answer: A
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