SAQ 393 – Toxicology – iron overdose risk assessment

A 33-year-old woman presents four hours after ingesting an unknown quantity of iron tablets. She has vomiting and diarrhoea.

Complete the table for the five clinical stages of iron toxicity, including timing and clinical features.

(Marked out of 6.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Stage</th> <th>Time after ingestion</th> <th>Clinical features</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List two (2) specific investigations with justifications that help risk assess her.

(Marked out of 4.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Investigation</th> <th>Justification</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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List two (2) indications for chelation therapy in iron overdose.

(Marked out of 2.0)

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