Deck 117: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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Deck 117: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A patient experiences a sharp pain just under the sternum with swallowing. This is more commonly associated with which condition?
A) Hiatal hernia
B) Infectious esophagitis
C) Peptic stricture
D) Schatzki ring
A) Hiatal hernia
B) Infectious esophagitis
C) Peptic stricture
D) Schatzki ring
B
Which medications may cause the greatest increase in the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? (Select all that apply.)
A) Aspirin
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Calcium antagonists
D) Hormone replacements
E) Oral contraceptives
A) Aspirin
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Calcium antagonists
D) Hormone replacements
E) Oral contraceptives
A, B, C

