Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Diagnosis and TLC Quiz

Heartburn, regurgitation, noncardiac chest pain

In those who have issues swallowing or breathing

Weight loss in those who are overweight or have had recent weight gain; elevating the head of the bed and avoiding meals 2-3 hours before bed for those with nocturnal GERD

<p>Chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, acidic food, spicy food</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In those who have continued symptoms after stopping PPI therapy and in those with erosive or Barrett’s esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competitive inhibition of histamine at H2 receptors of the gastric parietal cells, which inhibits gastric acid secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The body can overcome H2-blockers by producing more histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Famotidine (Pepcid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suppress gastric basal and stimulated acid secretion by inhibiting the parietal cell H+/K+ ATP pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decrease the absorption of substances that depend on acidic environments; increased risk for pneumonia, C. diff., and B12 deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Esomeprazole (Nexium)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clarithromycin (Biaxin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NO ALCOHOL while taking and for 3 days after stopping the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog that replaces the protective prostaglandins consumed with prostaglandin-inhibiting therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neutralizing acid by binding to gastric acid to form a salt and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forms complex gels with normal and necrotic mucosa to protect the cells from damage from acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emetrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Act by blocking dopamine receptors in the brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not to be used in children because of salicylate part</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inhibit the parietal cell H+/K+ ATP pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metallic taste and disulfiram-like reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not to be used in children due to salicylate content</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Replaces the protective prostaglandins consumed with prostaglandin-inhibiting therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emetrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clarithromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forms complex gels with normal and necrotic mucosa to protect the cells from damage from acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neutralizes acid by binding to gastric acid to form a salt and water (no receptor needed)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Famotidine (Pepcid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heartburn</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8-week course</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inhibition of gastric acid secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dizziness and headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only those with difficulty swallowing or breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding meals 2-3 hours before bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronic kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inhibition of proton transport in the gastric parietal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elevating the head of the bed for better sleep posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The body can overcome H2-blockers by producing more histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suppress gastric basal and stimulated acid secretion by inhibiting the parietal cell H+/K+ ATP pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased absorption of substances that depend on acidic environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NO ALCOHOL while taking and for 3 days after stopping the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inhibit the parietal cell H+/K+ ATP pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog that replaces the protective prostaglandins consumed with prostaglandin-inhibiting therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heartburn</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, difficulty swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neutralize acid by binding to gastric acid to form a salt and water (no receptor needed)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fatty foods, spicy foods, citrus fruits, chocolate, mint, garlic, onions, coffee, alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8-week course</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competitive inhibition of histamine at H2 receptors of the gastric parietal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding meals 2-3 hours before bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only when there are issues swallowing or breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kidney damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Headache and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reye's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clarithromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Risk of kidney damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid unnecessary dietary restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers