A 68-year-old vegan woman presents with paraesthesia and unsteady gait. Blood tests show macrocytic anaemia and low vitamin B12. What is the most appr...

Question

A 68-year-old vegan woman presents with paraesthesia and unsteady gait. Blood tests show macrocytic anaemia and low vitamin B12. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular hydroxocobalamin injections

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Oral multivitamins only

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Oral iron supplements

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Folic acid alone

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No treatment required

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

A 68-year-old vegan woman presents with paraesthesia and unsteady gait. Blood tests show macrocytic anaemia and low vitamin B12. What is the most appropriate treatment?