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What is a crucial step in treating iron deficiency anemia according to the text?
What is a crucial step in treating iron deficiency anemia according to the text?
- Initiation of empiric iron therapy
- Ongoing use of NSAIDs
- Avoiding diagnostic testing
- Immediate referral to consultation (correct)
Which diagnostic tool is suggested as a cost-effective initial workup for men and postmenopausal women with iron deficiency anemia?
Which diagnostic tool is suggested as a cost-effective initial workup for men and postmenopausal women with iron deficiency anemia?
- Genetic testing
- MRI scans
- Blood transfusion
- Fecal occult blood tests (correct)
What is the recommended therapeutic option for patients with iron deficiency anemia related to chronic NSAID use?
What is the recommended therapeutic option for patients with iron deficiency anemia related to chronic NSAID use?
- Add another NSAID
- Increase NSAID dosage
- Start aspirin therapy
- Discontinuation of the NSAID (correct)
How can using diagnostic-driven algorithms impact the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia?
How can using diagnostic-driven algorithms impact the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia?
What percentage of patients may receive a potential diagnosis through upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy for iron deficiency anemia?
What percentage of patients may receive a potential diagnosis through upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy for iron deficiency anemia?
What is the typical approach when assessing anemia patients, according to the text?
What is the typical approach when assessing anemia patients, according to the text?
What is a specific finding of iron deficiency anemia?
What is a specific finding of iron deficiency anemia?
What role does IV iron play in treating iron deficiency anemia?
What role does IV iron play in treating iron deficiency anemia?
What treatment is considered logical and effective for iron deficiency anemia?
What treatment is considered logical and effective for iron deficiency anemia?
What is a possible alternative to blood transfusion in treating iron deficiency anemia?
What is a possible alternative to blood transfusion in treating iron deficiency anemia?
Which pharmacotherapeutic approach can help resolve anemia resulting from NSAID use and gastric ulcers?
Which pharmacotherapeutic approach can help resolve anemia resulting from NSAID use and gastric ulcers?
What is a potential benefit of switching to COX-2 inhibitors for managing NSAID-induced anemia?
What is a potential benefit of switching to COX-2 inhibitors for managing NSAID-induced anemia?
How long is a typical trial of iron therapy recommended to confirm the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia?
How long is a typical trial of iron therapy recommended to confirm the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia?
What tests may suggest an inflammatory condition in the context of iron deficiency anemia investigation?
What tests may suggest an inflammatory condition in the context of iron deficiency anemia investigation?
What can be done if the cause of iron deficiency anemia cannot be elucidated by simple investigations?
What can be done if the cause of iron deficiency anemia cannot be elucidated by simple investigations?
