IRON

Course overview

IRON IS A MINERAL ESSENTIAL TO THE HUMAN BODY. IT IS ADMINISTERED FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY. IT IS AVAILABLE IN MANY FORMULATIONS THAT BELONG TO THE CLASS OF IRON PRODUCTS. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, RELEVANT MONITORING, AND RISK OF TOXICITY. KNOWLEDGE OF THIS TOPIC IS ESSENTIAL FOR MEMBERS OF AN INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM TO PROVIDE PROPER CARE TO PATIENTS WITH IRON DEFICIENCY AND RELATED CONDITIONS.