Heartburn Management: Non-Prescription Drugs and Parapharmaceuticals

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What is the primary goal of self-treatment for heartburn symptoms?

To reduce the cost of therapy
To improve the patient's quality of life
To prevent complications from heartburn
To render the patient symptom-free (correct)

Why can heartburn symptoms sometimes mimic a heart attack?

The pain can come on suddenly and severely (correct)
The pain can radiate to the back and arms
Patients are found to have esophagitis instead
Patients are often admitted to the hospital

What is the recommended approach for eating meals to help manage heartburn?

Eat a high-fat meal right before going to bed
Eat a large meal right before going to bed
Eat large meals frequently throughout the day
Eat small meals frequently throughout the day (correct)

What is the recommended posture to avoid provoking heartburn symptoms?

Squatting (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long should a patient wait before seeing a doctor if their heartburn symptoms have not responded to self-treatment?

1 week (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for weight management in patients with heartburn?

Lose weight gradually (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST EFFECTIVE treatment for reducing acid reflux by forming a physical barrier?

Alginates (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action for alginate-based products in treating acid reflux?

Forming a physical barrier to prevent reflux (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended lifestyle change for pregnant women experiencing heartburn?

Taking antacid medication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the PRIMARY reason that raising the head of the bed is recommended for patients with acid reflux?

Both a and b (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications is considered the most effective in reducing stomach acid production?

Proton pump inhibitors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the MOST COMMON symptom of heartburn experienced by pregnant women?

Symptoms that are worse when lying down (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism that causes heartburn?

Decreased lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following foods or substances can contribute to heartburn?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of anxiety, fear, and worry on heartburn?

They lower visceral sensitivity thresholds, leading to increased pain perception (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities can increase the risk of heartburn?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does obesity contribute to heartburn?

It increases intra-abdominal pressure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about heartburn is true?

It is more likely to occur when lying down or bending over (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of heartburn according to the text?

Alcohol and smoking (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is heartburn most frequently noted according to the text?

Within 1 hour after eating, especially after a large meal or ingestion of offending foods and/or beverages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term used in the text to describe the condition of heartburn?

Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a gastrointestinal disease that can cause heartburn?

Chronic cholecyctitis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested frequency of heartburn that is indicative of GERD according to the text?

Twice a week (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned in the text as being prone to experiencing heartburn symptoms?

Children (B) Signup and view all the answers