The Most Effective Means of Treating Iron Overload in the Myelodysplastic

question 13

Multiple Choice

The most effective means of treating iron overload in the myelodysplastic syndromes is:

• A)Therapeutic phlebotomy
• B)Limiting iron-containing foods
• C)Iron chelation therapy
• D)Fasting

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Definitions:

Relative Change

The measure of change in a variable relative to its initial value, often expressed as a percentage.

Inelastic

Describes a situation where the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service changes by a relatively small amount in response to changes in its price.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a product or service consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price over a specified period of time.

Unit Elasticity

Demand or supply for which the elasticity coefficient is equal to 1; means that the percentage change in the quantity demanded or quantity supplied is equal to the percentage change in price.