One table of pediatric IFA contains-

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Child Health Nursing (Pediatrics)

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Explanation

The correct option provides the standard prophylactic dose of iron and folic acid for children aged 6-59 months under the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy.
This dosage consists of 20 mg of elemental iron and 100 mcg of folic acid.
This formulation is designed to meet the increased iron demands during periods of rapid growth in early childhood and prevent nutritional anemia.
While national guidelines recommend this dose in a liquid (syrup) form for better administration to young children, it is often referred to generally as the 'pediatric' dose in questions.

Option A: This option (50mg Iron and 100 mcg folic acid) has an incorrect iron dosage. 50mg is not a standard prophylactic dose for any pediatric age group under the national program.
Option C: This option (100mg Iron and 50 mcg folic acid) is incorrect. A 100mg dose of elemental iron is typically recommended for adolescents and pregnant women for treating anemia, not for pediatric prophylaxis, and the folic acid dose is too low.
Option D: This option (40mg Iron and 50 mcg folic acid) is incorrect. While a 45mg iron dose exists for the 5-9 year age group, 40mg is not standard, and the folic acid amount is also incorrect for that group.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain The concept tested is the knowledge of the specific composition of pediatric Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplements as per national health guidelines for anemia prevention as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses play a crucial role in health education regarding nutritional supplements. They must know the correct dosages to administer and to educate parents and caregivers.
Administering the wrong dose can lead to ineffectiveness (if too low) or toxicity (if too high). Iron overdose is a serious medical emergency in children.
Nurses should advise parents to give iron supplements between meals with a source of Vitamin C (like orange juice) to enhance absorption, and to keep supplements safely out of children's reach.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the question: the composition of a 'pediatric IFA' supplement.
Recognize that 'pediatric' can cover a wide age range, but national health programs have specific doses for different sub-groups (infants, young children, older children).
Recall or look for the standard prophylactic (preventive) dosages set by national programs like the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy.
Compare the given options with the known standard dosages. The dose for the youngest pediatric group (6-59 months) is 20 mg iron and 100 mcg folic acid.
Select the option that exactly matches a standard recommended dose, even if the form mentioned (tablet vs. syrup) is a simplification.
Eliminate other options as they do not correspond to any standard prophylactic pediatric dose.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: The concept tested is the knowledge of the specific composition of pediatric Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplements as per national health guidelines for anemia prevention.
Stem keywords: pediatric IFA, iron, folic acid, tablet
Lead-in keywords: contains

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