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What percentage of dyspepsia cases are due to functional idiopathic or nonulcer causes?
What percentage of dyspepsia cases are due to functional idiopathic or nonulcer causes?
- 25%
- 90%
- 50%
- 75% (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an organic cause of dyspepsia?
Which of the following is NOT an organic cause of dyspepsia?
- Irritable bowel syndrome (correct)
- Gastric or esophageal cancer
- Carbohydrate malabsorption
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
What is the term used to describe a dominant history of heartburn or regurgitation in a patient with dyspepsia?
What is the term used to describe a dominant history of heartburn or regurgitation in a patient with dyspepsia?
- Dyspepsia syndrome
- Functional dyspepsia
- Peptic ulcer disease
- GERD (correct)
What is the primary concern of a patient with dyspepsia according to the American College of Gastroenterology?
What is the primary concern of a patient with dyspepsia according to the American College of Gastroenterology?
What is a red flag finding in the history of a patient with dyspepsia?
What is a red flag finding in the history of a patient with dyspepsia?
What is an example of an infiltrative disease of the stomach that can cause dyspepsia?
What is an example of an infiltrative disease of the stomach that can cause dyspepsia?
What is suggested by the presence of severe episodic epigastric or right upper quadrant abdominal pain lasting at least 30 minutes?
What is suggested by the presence of severe episodic epigastric or right upper quadrant abdominal pain lasting at least 30 minutes?
What could be indicated by nausea and vomiting, with or without weight loss, occurring with recurrent or persistent upper abdominal pain?
What could be indicated by nausea and vomiting, with or without weight loss, occurring with recurrent or persistent upper abdominal pain?
What may be raised by radiation of pain to the back or personal or family history of pancreatitis?
What may be raised by radiation of pain to the back or personal or family history of pancreatitis?
What could be suggested by significant weight loss, anorexia, vomiting, dysphagia, odynophagia, and a family history of GI cancers?
What could be suggested by significant weight loss, anorexia, vomiting, dysphagia, odynophagia, and a family history of GI cancers?
What is a possible implication of unstable vital signs?
What is a possible implication of unstable vital signs?
What is a potential consequence of aspirin and other NSAID use?
What is a potential consequence of aspirin and other NSAID use?
Which of the following physical examination findings is most likely to distinguish organic dyspepsia from functional dyspepsia?
Which of the following physical examination findings is most likely to distinguish organic dyspepsia from functional dyspepsia?
What is the primary goal of performing laboratory tests in patients with dyspepsia?
What is the primary goal of performing laboratory tests in patients with dyspepsia?
Which of the following is NOT an alarm feature of dyspepsia?
Which of the following is NOT an alarm feature of dyspepsia?
A patient with dyspepsia presents with a positive test for occult blood in stool. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient with dyspepsia presents with a positive test for occult blood in stool. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is the primary difference between organic and functional dyspepsia?
What is the primary difference between organic and functional dyspepsia?
A patient with dyspepsia presents with unintentional weight loss and dysphagia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient with dyspepsia presents with unintentional weight loss and dysphagia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
