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NREMT EMT

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While you are obtaining a patient history,your patient tells you that he suffers from GERD; what does GERD stand for?
  1. Great Esoteric Respiratory Disorder
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  3. Gastroenteritis Rebound Disease
  4. Genetic Euphoria Restrictive Disorder
Explanation
Answer: B - GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. A common symptom of this disorder is heartburn. Chronic symptoms of GERD can cause mucosal damage to the esophagus.
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