NR511 | Midterm Exam | Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum - Chamberlain

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? ANS 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 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? ANS HAV IgM Which statement about adenocarcinoma of the lung is accurate? ANS It is the most prevalent carcinoma of the lung in both sexes and in nonsmokers, representing 35% to 40% of all tumors.