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When counseling a patient starting a new iron supplement, what advice is most important to maximize absorption and minimize side effects?
Taking iron with Vitamin C (like in orange juice) enhances absorption, and taking it on an empty stomach also improves absorption, though it may increase GI ups
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Question: When counseling a patient starting a new iron supplement, what advice is most important to maximize absorption and minimize side effects?
Answer options: ✅ Take it with orange juice and on an empty stomach.
- Take it with milk and a high-fiber breakfast.
- Avoid all dairy products for the duration of therapy.
- Take it only at bedtime to reduce stomach upset.
Correct answer: Take it with orange juice and on an empty stomach.
Explanation: Taking iron with Vitamin C (like in orange juice) enhances absorption, and taking it on an empty stomach also improves absorption, though it may increase GI upset.
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