Module 06: Gastrointestinal Problems (Assessment)
A 64-year old man presents with lassitude, is found to have iron deficiency anaemia. He gives no history of blood loss. Sigmoidoscopy and barium enema reveal no abnormality.
The most appropriate management at this stage is
A. to replace iron stores and repeat full blood count in 1 month
B. to do bone marrow aspiration
C. to order stool ova and cyst
D. to prescribe oral iron supplements
E. to order a colonoscopy
A 64-year old man presents with lassitude, is found to have iron deficiency anaemia. He gives no history of blood loss. Sigmoidoscopy and barium enema reveal no abnormality.
The most appropriate management at this stage is
A. to replace iron stores and repeat full blood count in 1 month
B. to do bone marrow aspiration
C. to order stool ova and cyst
D. to prescribe oral iron supplements
E. to order a colonoscopy