CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE
41.1 Absorption of oral iron preparations can be facilitated
by coadministering:
A. Antacids
B. Tetracyclines
C. Phosphates
D. Ascorbic acid

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Ascorbic acid

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