Question

A 34-year-old woman presents with fatigue, menorrhagia, and shortness of breath on exertion. Full blood count shows: Hb 88 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 24 pg. Ferritin is 8 ng/mL (Ref: 15-150). What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous sulfate

Answer

Blood transfusion

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Intravenous iron infusion

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Folic acid supplementation

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Dietary advice only

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman presents with fatigue, menorrhagia, and shortness of breath on exertion. Full blood count shows: Hb 88 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 24 pg. Ferritin is 8 ng/mL (Ref: 15-150). What is the most appropriate initial treatment?