Question

A 45-year-old woman has heavy menstrual bleeding and fatigue. Blood tests show microcytic hypochromic anaemia, with low ferritin. According to NICE, which iron replacement regimen is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous sulfate

Answer

IV iron dextran

Answer

Oral vitamin C only

Answer

Blood transfusion

Answer

Folic acid supplementation

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman has heavy menstrual bleeding and fatigue. Blood tests show microcytic hypochromic anaemia, with low ferritin. According to NICE, which iron replacement regimen is recommended first-line?