Question

A 72-year-old woman has microcytic anaemia and low ferritin. She has constipation with iron tablets. Which alternative oral iron strategy is evidence-based?

Accepted Answer

Switch to ferrous gluconate lower elemental iron

Answer

Stop iron completely

Answer

IV iron immediately in all

Answer

Add folic acid only

Answer

Use sustained-release iron for better absorption

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman has microcytic anaemia and low ferritin. She has constipation with iron tablets. Which alternative oral iron strategy is evidence-based?