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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

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While you are obtaining a patient history, the patient tells you that they have a history of GERD. You understand that GERD stands for what?

Gastroesophageal Return Disease
Gastroesophageal Regurgitation Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Rebound Disease

Explanation

Answer - C - GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. This disease is characterized by chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus and is frequently accompanied by heartburn.

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