Why Should a Patient with GERD Avoid Substances Such as Chocolate,peppermint,alcohol,nicotine,and

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why should a patient with GERD avoid substances such as chocolate,peppermint,alcohol,nicotine,and caffeinated drinks?

• A) These substances increase the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter and lead to reflux.
• B) These substances decrease the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter leading to reflux.
• C) These substances increase the pressure in the duodenal sphincter causing reflux and emesis.
• D) These substances decrease the pressure in the duodenal sphincter causing reflux and emesis.

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Definitions:

Later-Born Children

Siblings who are born after the first child in a family, often discussed in studies of birth order effects.

First-Born Children

Referring to the first child born into a family, often subject to research on birth order effects on personality and development.

Sociable

Inclined to seek and enjoy the company of others; outgoing and friendly.

Peers

Children of the same age. More generally, people of similar background and social standing.