A 62-year-old man presents with lethargy and macrocytic anaemia. He has peripheral neuropathy and glossitis. Serum B12 is low and folate is normal. Wh...

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A 62-year-old man presents with lethargy and macrocytic anaemia. He has peripheral neuropathy and glossitis. Serum B12 is low and folate is normal. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Hydroxocobalamin

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Oral Folic acid

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Oral Vitamin B12 tablets alone

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No treatment is required

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Red blood cell transfusion only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia

A 62-year-old man presents with lethargy and macrocytic anaemia. He has peripheral neuropathy and glossitis. Serum B12 is low and folate is normal. What is the most appropriate treatment?