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A 48-year-old male presents to the clinic with complaints of anorexia, nausea, weakness, and unintentional weight loss over the last few weeks.
 
  On physical examination, the patient has jaundice of the skin as well as sclera and a palpable mass in the epigastric region. In addition to CBC and bilirubin levels, all of the following tests would be helpful except:
  A. Liver enzymes
  B. Amylase
  C. Lipase
  D. Uric acid

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An 82-year-old female presents to the emergency department with epigastric pain and weakness. She admits to having dark, tarry stools for the last few days. She reports a long history of pain due to osteoarthritis.
 
  She self-medicates daily with ibuprofen, naprosyn, and aspirin for joint pain. On physical examination, she has orthostatic hypotension and pallor. Fecal occult blood test is positive. A likely etiology of the patient's problem is:
  A. Mallory-Weiss tear
  B. Esophageal varices
  C. Gastric ulcer
  D. Colon cancer


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Primary or metastatic cancers of the liver and/or pancreas can cause obstructive hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice. Jaundice may be the initial sign of a malignancy or may follow the development of other symptoms. Ask about associated symptoms, such as RUQ discomfort, nausea, fever, back pain, weight loss, fatigue/weakness, and pruritus. None of these symptoms are specific to malignancy; however, other causes of jaundice are less likely to be associated with weight loss. During the abdominal examination, carefully palpate the area of the liver and the remainder of the abdomen, checking for masses or unexpected findings. In addition to a CBC, liver functions, amylase, lipase, and bilirubin levels, abdominal CT and/or ultrasound should be ordered promptly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Bleeding occurs after an area of gastric mucosal injury has ulcerated. Explore symptoms of epigastric and/or periumbilical discomfort. Identify potential causes of gastric mucosal injurythe most common being NSAID use and stress. Many elderly individuals self-medicate with over-the-counter aspirin preparations and various NSAIDs. Commonly, they use too many medications that have side effects of gastric irritation.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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