Posted: August 16th, 2017

When gastric analysis testing reveals excess secretion of gastric acid, which of the following diagnoses is supported?

When gastric analysis testing reveals excess secretion of gastric acid, which of the following diagnoses is supported?
a) Duodenal ulcer
Patients with duodenal ulcers usually secrete an excess amount of hydrochloric acid.
b) Chronic atrophic gastritis
Patients with chronic atrophic gastritis secrete little or no acid.
c) Gastric cancer
Patients with gastric cancer secrete little or no acid.
d) Pernicious anemia
Patients with pernicious anemia secrete no acid under basal conditions or after stimulation.