Author Question: A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain, particularly with meals. ... (Read 75 times)

Haya94 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain, particularly with meals. She has frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. Which of the data make a diagnosis of diverticulitis unlikely?

a. Her age c. Flatulence
b. Frequent constipation d. Colicky abdominal pain

Question 2

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?

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