A 35-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding has iron‑deficiency anemia (Hgb 9.1 g/dL) but is hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic. What transfusion...

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A 35-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding has iron‑deficiency anemia (Hgb 9.1 g/dL) but is hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic. What transfusion approach is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

No transfusion; treat iron deficiency and underlying cause

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Transfuse at Hgb

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Transfuse now to raise Hgb >12 g/dL

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Transfuse because Hgb

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Transfuse platelets

easy MCQ (SBA): Iron-deficiency anemia

A 35-year-old with heavy menstrual bleeding has iron‑deficiency anemia (Hgb 9.1 g/dL) but is hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic. What transfusion approach is appropriate?