A 36-year-old pregnant woman (28 weeks) with symptomatic iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 94 g/L) intolerant of oral iron. Next step?...

Question

A 36-year-old pregnant woman (28 weeks) with symptomatic iron-deficiency anaemia (Hb 94 g/L) intolerant of oral iron. Next step?

Accepted Answer

IV iron (ferric carboxymaltose)

Answer

IM iron dextran

Answer

Packed red cell transfusion

Answer

No treatment until postpartum

Answer

Oral iron polysaccharide

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron-Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy