Question

A 3-year-old child presents with pallor and is found to have Hb 85 g/L, MCV 60 fL, and low ferritin. There is no history of chronic disease. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous sulfate once daily

Answer

Intravenous iron infusion

Answer

Blood transfusion

Answer

Oral vitamin B12 supplementation

Answer

Folate supplementation only

Practice question

A 3-year-old child presents with pallor and is found to have Hb 85 g/L, MCV 60 fL, and low ferritin. There is no history of chronic disease. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?