Question

A 50-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, MCV 70 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L). She reports heavy menstrual bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial management for her anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Oral Ferrous Sulfate 200mg OD

Answer

Intravenous iron infusion

Answer

Blood transfusion

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Oral Ferrous Fumarate 210mg TDS

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Referral to Haematology

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, MCV 70 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L). She reports heavy menstrual bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial management for her anaemia?