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After an elevation of his PSA, the patient has blood drawn for a CA-19-9. When he asks the nurses the purpose of this new test, what is the most appropriate response?
 
  a. It tests for hepatobiliary cancer
  b. It tests for colorectal cancer
  c. It tests for bladder cancer
  d. It tests for lung cancer

Question 2

A patient has just been diagnosed as HIV-positive. He asks the nurse, Does this mean I have AIDS? Which response would be most informative?
 
  a. Most people get AIDS within 3 to 12 weeks after they are infected with HIV.
  b. Don't worry. You may never get AIDS if you eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of rest.
  c. It varies with every individual, but the average time is 8 to 10 years from the time a person is infected, and some go much longer.
  d. You can expect to develop signs and symptoms of AIDS within 6 months.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The CA-19-9 is a tumor marker for tumors in the hepatobiliary system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Typical progress of HIV includes a period of relative clinical latency, occurring immediately after the primary infection, which can last for several years. Long-term nonprogressors remain symptom-free for 8 to10 years.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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