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What is the primary treatment for GERD?
What is the primary treatment for GERD?
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- H2-receptor antagonists (correct)
- Barium esophagram
- Esophagogastric fundoplication
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of GERD?
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of GERD?
- Dysphagia
- Belching (correct)
- Halitosis
- Regurgitation
Which condition can develop as a complication of chronic reflux in GERD?
Which condition can develop as a complication of chronic reflux in GERD?
- Gastric ulcers
- Renal stones
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Barrett esophagus (correct)
Which esophageal motility disorder is characterized by premature and uncoordinated nonpropagative esophageal peristalsis?
Which esophageal motility disorder is characterized by premature and uncoordinated nonpropagative esophageal peristalsis?
What is a defining characteristic of hypercontractile esophagus (jackhammer esophagus)?
What is a defining characteristic of hypercontractile esophagus (jackhammer esophagus)?
Which type of esophageal motility disorder is associated with hypertensive and propagative esophageal contractions?
Which type of esophageal motility disorder is associated with hypertensive and propagative esophageal contractions?
What is the most common cause of esophageal perforation according to the text?
What is the most common cause of esophageal perforation according to the text?
Which clinical feature is included in Mackler's triad for esophageal perforation?
Which clinical feature is included in Mackler's triad for esophageal perforation?
What is the gold standard confirmatory test for esophageal perforation?
What is the gold standard confirmatory test for esophageal perforation?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for Boerhaave's syndrome?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for Boerhaave's syndrome?
