A 60-year-old woman presents with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, low ferritin). She denies visible bleeding. According to Canadian recommenda...

Question

A 60-year-old woman presents with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, low ferritin). She denies visible bleeding. According to Canadian recommendations, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy to investigate occult GI blood loss

Answer

Empiric iron supplementation only

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Reassure and repeat CBC in 1 year

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Check stool FIT only

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Refer directly for bone marrow biopsy

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia work-up

A 60-year-old woman presents with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, low ferritin). She denies visible bleeding. According to Canadian recommendations, what is the most appropriate next step?