Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia Causes
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Increase diagnostic yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of patients may receive a potential diagnosis through upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy for iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical approach when assessing anemia patients, according to the text?

    <p>Identifying and removing iron loss sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a specific finding of iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Ferritin levels below 15-30 ug/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does IV iron play in treating iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Improves iron status without administering red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment is considered logical and effective for iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>IV iron therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible alternative to blood transfusion in treating iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>IV iron therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pharmacotherapeutic approach can help resolve anemia resulting from NSAID use and gastric ulcers?

    <p>COX-2 inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of switching to COX-2 inhibitors for managing NSAID-induced anemia?

    <p>Reducing gastroduodenal injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is a typical trial of iron therapy recommended to confirm the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>3-4 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tests may suggest an inflammatory condition in the context of iron deficiency anemia investigation?

    <p>Plasma viscosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done if the cause of iron deficiency anemia cannot be elucidated by simple investigations?

    <p>Perform endoscopy and imaging studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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