Test your knowledge of GIST case management and multidisciplinary support

Based on the case study, which statement is accurate?

DOG1 is thought to be the most specific marker for GISTs

CD117-negative GISTs are found about 75% of the time and are associated with a better response to imatinib

A DOG1 negative tumor occurs in about 5% of GISTs, similar to CD1171-positive GISTS

The KIT exon 11 mutation is found in about 45% of GIST cases and responds well to Ripretinib

According to the case study narrative, which specific action was undertaken by the nurse navigator in response to the patient's initial difficulties with follow-up and communication?

Referred the patient to both social work and nurse navigating teams

Provided the patient with grant-funded gas cards to alleviate transportation costs

Requested and scheduled an in-person interpreter for a future appointment

Collaborated with a nearby hotel to secure a discounted rate for potential recovery lodging

Regarding interpreter services, which of the following is presented as a key reason or condition for the utility of telehealth interpreters, particularly if in-person options are unavailable?

They are useful when a reliable internet connection and ability for closed captioning are present

They are preferred by most non-English speaking patients for their convenience

They eliminate the possibility of communication gaps between provider and patient

They are the only HIPAA-compliant method for translating medical information

After 2 months on imatinib, the re-staging scans described in the case study indicated that the patient's GIST had significantly decreased in size.

True

False