02-15-2009, 07:34 AM
A 28-year-old man who lives in a small rural township is admitted to the hospital because of gastrointestinal bleeding. On admission the patient is pale and has orthostatic hypotension. Hemoglobin concentration is 8 g/dL. His condition is stabilized. Emergent upper endoscopy shows a visible gastric vessel, which is treated appropriately.
Item 1 of 2
Specific additional history should be obtained regarding which of the following?
A) Consumption of alcoholic beverages
B) Family history of cancer
C) Source of drinking water
D) Travel history
E) Use of tobacco products
Item 2 of 2
Which of the following is the most appropriate laboratory study?
A) Antibodies for Helicobacter pylori
B) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) concentration
C) Ferritin concentration
D) Gastrin concentration
E) Iron concentration
Item 1 of 2
Specific additional history should be obtained regarding which of the following?
A) Consumption of alcoholic beverages
B) Family history of cancer
C) Source of drinking water
D) Travel history
E) Use of tobacco products
Item 2 of 2
Which of the following is the most appropriate laboratory study?
A) Antibodies for Helicobacter pylori
B) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) concentration
C) Ferritin concentration
D) Gastrin concentration
E) Iron concentration