Question

A 32-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Her Hb is 9.2 g/dL, MCV 70 fL, Ferritin 8 ng/mL. She has no significant comorbidities and is not pregnant. According to NICE CKS, what is the recommended daily dose of elemental iron for treating iron deficiency anaemia in adults?

Accepted Answer

100-200 mg elemental iron

Answer

20-30 mg elemental iron

Answer

40-50 mg elemental iron

Answer

65 mg elemental iron

Answer

300 mg elemental iron

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Her Hb is 9.2 g/dL, MCV 70 fL, Ferritin 8 ng/mL. She has no significant comorbidities and is not pregnant. According to NICE CKS, what is the recommended daily dose of elemental iron for treating iron deficiency anaemia in adults?