Question

the dx in a patient who vomits blood is diagnosed with a condition known as? a hematemesis b hemorrhoids c stones d gastritis question 2 backflow (reflux) of gastric contents into the esophagus as a result of malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter (les) is called: a gerd b les c dyspepsia d dysentery

Explanation:

For the first question, hematemesis is the medical term for vomiting blood. Hemorrhoids are related to the rectum and anus, stones are not directly related to vomiting blood, and gastritis is inflammation of the stomach which may not always present with vomiting blood. For the second question, GERD (Gastro - esophageal Reflux Disease) is the backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus due to LES malfunction. LES is the lower esophageal sphincter itself, dyspepsia is indigestion, and dysentery is an intestinal infection.

Answer:

1. A. hematemesis
2. A. GERD