Which of the Following Statements Is Not True Regarding GERD

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true regarding GERD?

• A)Treatment includes avoiding certain foods.
• B)Medication treatment includes the use of antacids.
• C)Medication treatment includes proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine 2 (H₂)-antagonists.
• D)Medications are available by prescription only.

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Definitions:

Government Policy

The actions or inactions taken by the governing body to address public issues, which can influence economic conditions, social welfare, and the regulatory environment.

Producer Surplus

The differentiation between the selling price sellers are willing to accept and the price they eventually get.

Government Policy

Strategies and measures adopted by a government to guide its actions in the pursuit of specific goals and objectives.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good and what they actually pay, representing the benefit consumers receive from purchasing the good at a lower price.