Conditions of the GI That Can Be Attributed to or Exacerbated

question 27

Multiple Choice

Conditions of the GI that can be attributed to or exacerbated by hyperacidity include all of the following except:

• A) Peptic ulcers
• B) Duodenal ulcers
• C) GI reflux disease (GERD)
• D) Constipation

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Definitions:

Thick Glasses

Eyeglasses with lenses that are significantly thicker than average, usually prescribed for high degrees of short-sightedness or far-sightedness.

Hearing Aid

Electronic device designed to improve a person's hearing by making sound audible to a person with hearing loss.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication methods that do not involve speaking, including body language, facial expressions, and gestures.

Allow Time

The act of providing sufficient duration for a particular process, activity, or event to take place without rushing.