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Which of the following is an indication for the use of folinic acid?

A
Prophylaxis of neural tube defects in the offspring of women receiving anticonvulsant medications
B
Counteracting toxicity of high dose methotrexate therapy
C
Pernicious anemia
D
Anemia associated with renal failure
High-Yield Explanation
Prophylaxis of neural tube defects require treatment with folic acid. Methotrexate toxicity can be prevented by 5'-formyltetrahydrofolate (folinic acid). Pernicious anemia requires the therapy with vitamin B12. Anemia associated with chronic renal failure is treated with erythropoietin.

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