Question

Prophylactically how many IFA tablets
are given to pregnant and lactating
mothers for prevention of Anaemia ?
(1) 3 times a day for 110 days
(2) 3 times a day for 90 days
(3) 3 times a day for 100 days
(4) 3 times a day for 120 days
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Answer 1

Answer:

For iron and folic acid tablets (prevention of anemia): One tablet once daily for a period of 100 days, starting after 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy. Hence a total of 100 tablets are to be dispensed.