A 31yo woman who is 32weeks pregnant attends the antenatal clinic. Labs: Hgb=10.7, MCV=91.
What is the most appropriate management for this pt?
a. Folate supplement
b. Ferrous sulphate 200mg/d PO
c. Iron dextran
d. No tx req
answer: D
When to give iron?
at booking (8-10 weeks)- if less than 11
at 28 weeks and further- if less than 10.5
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