MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

Which of the following is not likely to be used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia?
  1. Ferrous sulfate, PO
  2. Dextran 40, IV
  3. Sodium ferric gluconate, IV
  4. Iron sucrose, PO
Explanation
Answer: D - Iron sucrose is used as an intravenous treatment of iron deficiency anemia. The other drug/delivery systems are correct; ferrous sulfate is the only oral preparation listed for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
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