Vegetarians are more likely to develop iron deficiency anemia

Clubbing of fingers is a sign of iron deficiency anaemia

Serum iron concentration usually normal or increased in thalassemia

Vitamin C enhances iron absorption

Regarding anemia in pregnancy:, majority are of iron deficiency type

Serum iron level is better than serum ferritin to diagnose iron deficiency

Megaloblastic anaemia is related to pyridoxine deficiency

Tea inhibit absorption of iron

Parenteral iron increases increases haemoglobin faster than oral haematinics

Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is the screening method for beta thalassaemia

Beta thalassaemia is diagnosed by haemoglobin electrophoresis

The risk of fetus affected by major β-thalassaemia is 25% when mother is β-thalassaemia major

Parenteral iron is contraindicated in transfusion-dependent thalassemia

Hydrops fetalis is a recognized complication of beta thalassemia

A 39-year-old lady, G8P7 at 16 weeks period of gestation went for booking at public health clinic with no acute complaint. Her last child birth was 1 year ago. Her vital signs were stable. Clinically, she was pale. Her full blood count showed haemoglobin of 8.5g/dL. 

What is the most important investigation to order?

A 25-year-old primigravida at 38 weeks period of gestation presented with regular contraction pain. She was pale, however her vital signs were normal. Her uterus was corresponded to date and fetus was in cephalic presentation. Vaginal examination revealed cervical length of 0.5cm and it is dilated 5cm. Her haemoglobin was 10.5g/dL.

What is the most appropriate treatment? 

A 25 years old primigravida who is now at 20 weeks period of amenorrhea presented with lethargy and palpitation. She has good appetite and is not a vegetarian. Examination revealed uterus of 18 weeks size.  There is presence of mid-systolic murmur over the left sternal edge.

What is the most important investigation would you do for her?