Question

A 60-year-old woman presents with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, low ferritin). She denies visible bleeding. According to Canadian recommendations, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy to investigate occult GI blood loss

Answer

Empiric iron supplementation only

Answer

Reassure and repeat CBC in 1 year

Answer

Check stool FIT only

Answer

Refer directly for bone marrow biopsy

Practice question

A 60-year-old woman presents with new iron deficiency anaemia (Hb 95 g/L, low ferritin). She denies visible bleeding. According to Canadian recommendations, what is the most appropriate next step?