A 74-year-old woman with a history of osteoarthritis is admitted with a fractured neck of femur following a fall. Her blood tests show Hb 9.0 g/dL (MC...

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A 74-year-old woman with a history of osteoarthritis is admitted with a fractured neck of femur following a fall. Her blood tests show Hb 9.0 g/dL (MCV 72 fL), ferritin 6 µg/L, and normal B12 and folate. She has been regularly taking Ibuprofen for pain. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment for her anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Oral Ferrous sulfate

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Intravenous Iron sucrose

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Oral Folic acid

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Oral Vitamin B12

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Red cell transfusion to Hb >13 g/dL

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia