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, Question 1
A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and his endoscopic report
reveals the presence of Barrett's epithelium. Which of the following information should the
clinician include in the explanation of the pathology report?
Correct Answer
A) This is a premalignant tissue.
B) This tissue is resistant to gastric acid.
C) This tissue supports healing of the esophagus.
D) All of the above
Answer D
Question 2
On further questioning, the 21-year-old patient with the chief complaints of fatigue, headache,
anorexia, and a runny nose explains that she is sexually active only with her boyfriend, does not
use injectable drugs, and works as an aide in a day-care center. Which of the following tests
would be most helpful in confirming your diagnosis?
Correct Answer
HAV IgM
Question 3
Which statement about adenocarcinoma of the lung is accurate?
Correct Answer
It is the most prevalent carcinoma of the lung in both sexes and in nonsmokers, representing
35% to 40% of all tumors.
Question 4
Marci has a wart on her hand. She says she heard something about "silver duct tape therapy."
What do you tell her about his?
Correct Answer
It is a simple treatment that should be tried first.
Question 5
Which patient is more likely to have a cluster headache?
Correct Answer
A 45-year-old male awakened at night
Question 6
Tinea unguium is also known as:
Correct Answer
Onychomycosis.