PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following statements is true regarding Gastroesophageal reflux?
  1. caused by rapid gastric emptying
  2. excessive lower esophageal sphincter functioning
  3. associated with abdominal surgery
  4. caused by spontaneously relaxing lower esophageal sphincter
Explanation
Answer: D - Gastroesophageal reflux (chyme reflux into esophagus); increased abdominal pressure, ulcers, pyloric edema and strictures, hiatal hernia; regurgitation of chyme within one hour of eating.
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