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step1sucks
07-19-2007, 09:46 AM
If a child ingests Iron tablets... wat happens?

a. GI bleed
b. resp depression


(forgot the rest of the options)
student-2
07-19-2007, 10:46 AM
Out of the two options- which none of them are exact GI bleeding is more probable due to local irritation of gastric mucosa by iron pills. If a large amount was ingested gastric outlet obstruction can occur.
IMG SURVIVOR
07-29-2007, 08:45 PM
A is the correct answer
imnalini
11-13-2007, 12:27 PM
100%its gi bleed
venureddy82
11-15-2007, 08:11 AM
If a child ingests Iron tablets... wat happens?

a. GI bleed
b. resp depression


(forgot the rest of the options)

ya A is correct.Remember that is why in pregnant women who have GI upset, we change them to more soluble forms.