Question

A 72-year-old woman presents with fatigue and dyspnoea on exertion. FBC shows Hb 90 g/L (115-160), MCV 70 fL, ferritin 6 µg/L and transferrin saturation 8%. She has a poor diet and takes no medications. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start oral ferrous sulfate and investigate for gastrointestinal blood loss

Answer

Arrange urgent blood transfusion without further work-up

Answer

Start erythropoietin injections

Answer

Reassure and repeat bloods in 6 months

Answer

Start IV iron as first-line in all iron-deficiency anaemia

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman presents with fatigue and dyspnoea on exertion. FBC shows Hb 90 g/L (115-160), MCV 70 fL, ferritin 6 µg/L and transferrin saturation 8%. She has a poor diet and takes no medications. According to Australian practice, what is the most appropriate initial management?