Pharmacology All of the following are characteristic features of treatment of iron deficiency anemia with oral iron supplements, except A If 200-300 mg elemental iron is consumed, about 50 mg is absorbed B The proportion of iron absorbed reduces as hemoglobin improves C The reticulocyte count should begin to increase in two weeks and peak in 4 weeks -- this suggests good response to treatment D The treatment should be discontinued immediately once hemoglobin normalizes to prevent side effects of iron. 💡 Explanation All of the following are characteristic features of treatment of iron deficiency anemia with oral iron supplements, except ✓ Correct Answer: D. The treatment should be discontinued immediately once hemoglobin normalizes to prevent side effects of iron.