A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation attends her booking appointment. Routine screening blood tests reveal a haemoglobin of 102 g/L, MCV...

Question

A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation attends her booking appointment. Routine screening blood tests reveal a haemoglobin of 102 g/L, MCV 75 fL, and MCH 24 pg. Ferritin level is 8 µg/L. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous sulfate 200mg TDS

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Dietary advice only

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Blood transfusion

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Intravenous iron infusion

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Folic acid 5mg OD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy

A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 10 weeks gestation attends her booking appointment. Routine screening blood tests reveal a haemoglobin of 102 g/L, MCV 75 fL, and MCH 24 pg. Ferritin level is 8 µg/L. What is the most appropriate management?