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A 32-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pica, Iron deficiency anemia; initiate oral iron therapy and investigate the
brittle nails, and microcytic anemia (Hb 88 g/L, underlying cause.
MCV 71 fL, ferritin 8 mcg/L). What is the most
likely diagnosis and first-line treatment?


Which laboratory test is the single best indicator Serum ferritin.
of iron stores in uncomplicated iron deficiency
anemia?


Does a normal ferritin during an acute infection No, because ferritin is an acute-phase reactant and rises during
exclude iron deficiency? inflammation.




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Which CBC pattern is most consistent with iron Low hemoglobin, low MCV (microcytosis), elevated RDW, and often
deficiency anemia? thrombocytosis.


Which laboratory abnormality usually develops Reduced ferritin (depleted iron stores).
first during iron deficiency before anemia
becomes apparent?


Which patients must always be investigated for an Adult men, postmenopausal women, and patients with unexplained
underlying cause of iron deficiency? anemia or suspected occult bleeding.


What is the expected hemoglobin response after Hb rises within 2-3 weeks, increasing by 10-20 g/L over 2-4 weeks.
starting oral iron therapy?


Why should oral iron therapy be continued after To replenish depleted iron stores, typically continued for several
hemoglobin normalizes? months until ferritin has recovered.



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Which oral iron adverse effects are most likely to Nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, metallic taste,
reduce patient adherence? and dark stools.


What is the first step in managing suspected iron Confirm anemia and iron deficiency with laboratory testing.
deficiency anemia?


What are the key steps in the PEBC master Confirm deficiency, investigate cause, initiate iron therapy, monitor
algorithm for managing iron deficiency anemia? response, and continue until stores normalize.


What common underlying causes should be Menstrual blood loss, gastrointestinal bleeding, malabsorption,
evaluated in a patient with iron deficiency? pregnancy, or other underlying causes.




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