A 60-year-old woman presents with fatigue and shortness of breath. Blood tests show: Hb 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL, Ferritin 8 ng/L (Ref: 15-300). She has a hi...

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A 60-year-old woman presents with fatigue and shortness of breath. Blood tests show: Hb 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL, Ferritin 8 ng/L (Ref: 15-300). She has a history of peptic ulcer disease treated 10 years ago. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange upper GI endoscopy (OGD)

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Start oral ferrous sulfate 200mg TDS

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Arrange colonoscopy

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Check B12 and folate levels

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Prescribe dietary advice only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia

A 60-year-old woman presents with fatigue and shortness of breath. Blood tests show: Hb 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL, Ferritin 8 ng/L (Ref: 15-300). She has a history of peptic ulcer disease treated 10 years ago. What is the most appropriate next step in management?