A 42-year-old woman has microcytic anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, MCV 73 fL), ferritin 7 µg/L. What is the first-line oral iron regimen?...

Question

A 42-year-old woman has microcytic anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, MCV 73 fL), ferritin 7 µg/L. What is the first-line oral iron regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg two to three times daily

Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg once daily

Answer

IV iron in all cases

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Ferrous fumarate once weekly

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Dietary advice only

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia