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Gastric Symptoms in Infants and Children (GERD)

1. Which of the following statements regarding the complications associated with GERD is most accurate?

A. GERD does not typically lead to irritability in infants and children. B. Abdominal pain is not often associated with GERD. C. GERD may lead to weight gain when experienced by infants and children. D. GERD may lead to anemia in infants and children.

2. Symptoms of GERD experienced by children 3 - 17 years of age may include: heartburn, nausea and stomachache pain.

A. True B. False

3. Which of the following statements regarding infantile GERD treatment is most accurate?

A. Surgery is often the first line approach in infantile GERD. B. The use of proton pump inhibitors is often the first line approach in infantile GERD. C. The use of histamine-2 receptor antagonists is often the first line approach in infantile GERD. D. Conservative management is the current first line approach in infantile GERD.

4. "The clinical management of typical GERD symptoms in older children and adolescents does not differ from that of their adult counterparts and it encompasses lifestyle modifications alongside with pharmacological treatment."

A. True B. False

5. A 16-year-old patient has questions regarding lifestyle changes to help GERD. Which of the following counseling points should be included in the discussion with the patient?

A. Eating large meals can help reduce GERD symptoms. B. Sleeping flat on the stomach can help reduce GERD symptoms. C. Caffeine consumption can help reduce GERD symptoms. D. Avoiding spicy foods can help reduce GERD symptoms.


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