11-19-2007, 08:22 PM
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
17. 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
18. 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