A Patient Was Admitted with Difficulty Swallowing and Is HIV

question 12

Short Answer

A patient was admitted with difficulty swallowing and is HIV positive. An EGD was performed and revealed candidal esophagitis. Patient was treated and discharged home in stable condition.

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Definitions:

Examination Position

Specific postures a patient is placed in to facilitate medical examination or treatment.

Visual Examination

The process of assessing and analysing something by observing it directly.

Overall Appearance

An evaluation of the general physical presentation or look of an individual, often in a medical context.

Native American

A member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.