28th February 2024

You are working as a junior doctor on the geriatric ward.

You are working as a junior doctor on the geriatric ward. A 78-year-old gentleman with mild dementia and a history of colon cancer had a blood test yesterday and his FBC has returned as follows: Hb 83 (130-180),  MCV 70 (77–98).

He has been feeling a little dizzy and light headed in general for the past few days but has not lost consciousness. He has been eating and drinking normally.

Prescribe the most suitable treatment for this patient.