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What is the most common symptoms of GERD? - DETAILED ANSWER-Pyrosis
A patient comes into the clinic complaining of a burning, tight sensation at the bottom of their
chest that is radiating towards the jaw. What might this indicate? - DETAILED ANSWER-The
patient is experiencing pyrosis (heartburn)
How can you relieve chest pain related to GERD? - DETAILED ANSWER-Antacids
What is dyspepsia? - DETAILED ANSWER-discomfort in the upper abdomen
What are examples of respiratory problems that can occur with a patient experiencing GERD? -
DETAILED ANSWER-asthma, bronchospasms, and laryngospasms
A patient is trying to cough, but cannot seem to take a breath. What is this an example of? -
DETAILED ANSWER-Laryngospasm
What are characteristics of Barret's esophagus? - DETAILED ANSWER--metaplasia
(REVERSIBLE changes in cells)
-precancerous
-thought to be primarily due to GERD