Anaemia – Iron Deficiency (PG)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anaemia in the UK? *
2. Which symptom is most commonly associated with iron deficiency anaemia? *
3. What is the first-line blood test to assess for iron deficiency? *
4. What is the typical MCV finding in iron deficiency anaemia? *
5. Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of iron deficiency anaemia? *
6. Which of the following is a common side effect of oral iron therapy? *
7. What should be advised regarding the timing of oral iron supplementation? *
8. What is the recommended duration of oral iron therapy after haemoglobin normalization? *
9. Which finding would suggest the need to investigate for gastrointestinal malignancy in iron deficiency anaemia? *
10. Which test is used to confirm coeliac disease in patients with iron deficiency anaemia? *
11. What is koilonychia, a possible sign of iron deficiency? *
12. Which iron preparation is commonly prescribed first-line? *
13. In which of the following scenarios is IV iron therapy preferred over oral therapy? *
14. Which symptom is least likely to be due to iron deficiency? *
15. Which group is at highest risk of dietary iron deficiency? *
16. What dietary component can inhibit iron absorption? *
17. How often should haemoglobin be monitored during oral iron therapy? *
18. Which condition might present with iron deficiency anaemia without obvious bleeding? *
19. Which of the following is a hallmark of iron-deficiency anaemia on full blood count? *
20. Which of the following foods is highest in absorbable (heme) iron? *