Which of the Following Is Correct and Advisable for Patients

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following 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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Definitions:

Fear-Producing Stimuli

External cues or situations that elicit a fear response, which can be innate or learned through experience.

Muscular Relaxation

A technique used to reduce stress and anxiety by tensing and then slowly relaxing each muscle group in the body.

Learned Helplessness

A condition of passivity apparently created by exposure to inescapable aversive events. This condition inhibits or prevents learning in later situations in which escape or avoidance is possible.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while teaching relaxation strategies.