A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pallor and a smooth, sore tongue. She follows a strict vegan diet. Blood tests show Hb 90 g/L, MCV 112 fL a...

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A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pallor and a smooth, sore tongue. She follows a strict vegan diet. Blood tests show Hb 90 g/L, MCV 112 fL and low serum vitamin B12. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular vitamin B12 injections

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Oral iron supplementation

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Oral folic acid only

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Blood transfusion only

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High-protein diet with no supplements

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pallor and a smooth, sore tongue. She follows a strict vegan diet. Blood tests show Hb 90 g/L, MCV 112 fL and low serum vitamin B12. What is the most appropriate initial management?