GERD Correct Answer-back-up of acidic gastric contents (chyme/bile) into esophagus
normally esophageal action Correct Answer-normally, the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes to allow chyme to enter the stomach and then contracts to prevent reentering into the esopahgus
causes of GERD Correct ...
N305- GI Final Review questions with correct answers
GERD Correct Answer-back-up of acidic gastric contents (chyme/bile)
into esophagus
normally esophageal action Correct Answer-normally, the lower
esophageal sphincter relaxes to allow chyme to enter the stomach and
then contracts to prevent reentering into the esopahgus
causes of GERD Correct Answer-foods: fatty, chocolate, peppermint,
spearmint
-smoking
-alcohol/caffeine
-overweight
-hiatal hernia
-eating late at night
-going to sleep after eating
, GERD education Correct Answer--eat small, frequent meals
-avoid eating before bed
-stop smoking
-avoid aspirin, caffeine
-elevate head of bed
-keep food diary
antacids Correct Answer--group of inorganic chemicals that neutralize
stomach acid
antacids interactions Correct Answer--interfere with absorption of oral
drugs given at same time
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