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2007 Principles of Gastroenterology for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of GERD CE/CME Post-test

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1. The definition of GERD is:

A - Reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus

B - Symptomatic reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus independent of damage

C - Reflux of alkaline contents into the esophagus

D - None of the above

2. Complications of GERD include:

A - Stricture

B - Bleeding

C - Ulceration

D - All of the above

3. Potential causes of exacerbation of GERD symptoms include:

A - Weight loss

B - High protein diet

C - Weight gain

D - None of the above

4. Medications that may cause esophageal damage include:

A - Antibiotics

B - NSAIDs

C - Bisphosphonates

D - All of the above

5. Alarm symptoms suggesting early diagnostic work-up include:

A - Weight gain

B - Dysphagia

C - Increase in severity of heartburn

D - Fatigue

6. Symptoms of extraesophageal GERD include:

A - Asthma

B - Laryngitis

C - Vocal cord ulcers

D - All of the above

7. GERD may exacerbate asthma as a result of:

A - Microaspiration of gastric contents

B - A neural reflex initiated by distal esophageal reflux

C - Both A and B

D - None of the above

8. The most effective drugs for the initial management of GERD:

A - PPIs

B - H2RAs

C - Prokinetics

D - Antacids