Which Is Correct and Advisable for Patients with Gastrointestinal Problems

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which is correct and advisable for patients with gastrointestinal problems? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Avoid foods that increase the likelihood of reflux.
• B) Limit caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, and carbonated beverages.
• C) Commonly called heartburn, enzyme tablet supplementation is advisable.
• D) Eating small meals throughout the day is advisable.
• E) Nitrous oxide during dental treatment decreases the likelihood of an episode.

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The additional satisfaction or usefulness obtained from acquiring or consuming one more unit of a product or service.

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A principle often seen where there is a decrease in the marginal (incremental) output of a production process as the amount of a single factor of production increases while others remain constant.

Donut

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Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a particular quantity of a good or service.