This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
How much iron a patient can tolerate at a time given intravenously : 
Select and explain. 
A. 1000 mg, B. 2000 mg, C. 2500 mg, D. 3000 mg
C: 2500 mg
Answer: C: 2500 mg 
Explanation: Ans. is c i.e. 2500 mg Parenteral iron therapy : Impoant points : In patients on hemo/peritioneal dialysis and in pregnant females with severe anemia, seen for the first time during last 8-10 weeks - parenteral iron is absolutely indicated. Rise in hemoglobin concentration after parenteral therapy is 0.7 to 1gm % per week. Main advantage of parenteral therapy - ceainity of administration.