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Q: Which of the followings given for the treatment of iron poisoning
  • A. EDTA
  • B. Deferoxamine
  • C. Charcoal
  • D. I.V Fluids
Correct Answer: Option B - The use of deferoxamine in acute ingestion of iron is an indication when patients present with systemic toxicity, hemodynamic instability, lethargy, toxic serum iron levels. • Iron levels >500 mcg/dL are considered hazardous, and chelation should be initiated. • EDTA is used in the management and treatment of heavy metal toxicity. • Charcoal helps prevent the poison from being absorbed from the stomach into the body.
B. The use of deferoxamine in acute ingestion of iron is an indication when patients present with systemic toxicity, hemodynamic instability, lethargy, toxic serum iron levels. • Iron levels >500 mcg/dL are considered hazardous, and chelation should be initiated. • EDTA is used in the management and treatment of heavy metal toxicity. • Charcoal helps prevent the poison from being absorbed from the stomach into the body.

Explanations:

The use of deferoxamine in acute ingestion of iron is an indication when patients present with systemic toxicity, hemodynamic instability, lethargy, toxic serum iron levels. • Iron levels >500 mcg/dL are considered hazardous, and chelation should be initiated. • EDTA is used in the management and treatment of heavy metal toxicity. • Charcoal helps prevent the poison from being absorbed from the stomach into the body.