A 70-year-old with iron deficiency anemia (ferritin 8 ng/mL) has negative colonoscopy 2 years ago. What is the next recommended evaluation?...

Question

A 70-year-old with iron deficiency anemia (ferritin 8 ng/mL) has negative colonoscopy 2 years ago. What is the next recommended evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Bidirectional endoscopy (EGD now) to complete evaluation.

Answer

Start iron and no further evaluation.

Answer

Capsule endoscopy immediately in all.

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Repeat colonoscopy only.

Answer

CT abdomen/pelvis with contrast.

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anemia Evaluation