Question

A 34-year-old woman presents with fatigue, menorrhagia, and palpitations. Full blood count shows: Hb 88 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 22 pg. Ferritin is 8 ng/mL. What is the most appropriate initial treatment for her iron deficiency anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous fumarate 210mg BD

Answer

Oral ferrous sulfate 200mg TDS

Answer

Intravenous iron infusion

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Blood transfusion

Answer

Dietary advice only

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman presents with fatigue, menorrhagia, and palpitations. Full blood count shows: Hb 88 g/L, MCV 72 fL, MCH 22 pg. Ferritin is 8 ng/mL. What is the most appropriate initial treatment for her iron deficiency anaemia?