Question 140 · LEK · Gastroesophageal reflux disease
The alarming signs and symptoms in the course of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which are an indication for prompt endoscopic diagnostics, include:
1) weight loss;
2) swallowing disturbances;
3) cough;
4) upper gastrointestinal bleeding;
5) hoarseness, aphonia;
6) chest pain of non-cardiac etiology.
The correct answer is:
2) swallowing disturbances;
3) cough;
4) upper gastrointestinal bleeding;
5) hoarseness, aphonia;
6) chest pain of non-cardiac etiology.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,4.
- B. 2,4,6.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. 1,3,6.
- E. 1,2,4.
Hint
Separate typical and extraesophageal reflux symptoms from red flags that suggest complications or malignancy.
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