Anatomy All of the following are characteritic features of treatment of iron deficiency anemia with oral iron supplements except A If 200 -300mg elemental iron is consumed about 50 mg is absorbed B The propoion 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 characteritic 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