EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

While you are obtaining a patient history they tell you that they suffer 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, chronic symptoms can cause mucosal damage to the esophagus. A common symptom of this disorder is heartburn.
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