Question

A 32-year-old woman complains of persistent fatigue for the last 4 months. She also reports menorrhagia. Her full blood count shows: Hb 92 g/L (115-165), MCV 72 fL (80-100), MCH 23 pg (27-32), Ferritin 8 µg/L (15-300). What is the most appropriate initial management for her anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous fumarate 210mg BD

Answer

Blood transfusion

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Intravenous iron infusion

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Folic acid 5mg OD

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Dietary advice only

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman complains of persistent fatigue for the last 4 months. She also reports menorrhagia. Her full blood count shows: Hb 92 g/L (115-165), MCV 72 fL (80-100), MCH 23 pg (27-32), Ferritin 8 µg/L (15-300). What is the most appropriate initial management for her anaemia?