Question

A 45-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding is found to have iron deficiency anaemia with a low ferritin level. Which is the most effective initial treatment to replenish iron stores?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous sulfate

Answer

IV iron infusion immediately

Answer

Red blood cell transfusion

Answer

Vitamin B12 injections

Answer

Folic acid supplementation

Practice question

A 45-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding is found to have iron deficiency anaemia with a low ferritin level. Which is the most effective initial treatment to replenish iron stores?