A 55-year-old vegan has macrocytosis and low B12 levels. She is asymptomatic. According to NICE or standard guidance which treatment is appropriate fo...

Question

A 55-year-old vegan has macrocytosis and low B12 levels. She is asymptomatic. According to NICE or standard guidance which treatment is appropriate for dietary vitamin B12 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Oral cyanocobalamin

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Hydroxocobalamin injections lifelong

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No treatment needed

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Folic acid supplements only

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Blood transfusion

MCQ (SBA): Haematology & Oncology

A 55-year-old vegan has macrocytosis and low B12 levels. She is asymptomatic. According to NICE or standard guidance which treatment is appropriate for dietary vitamin B12 deficiency?