GERD NCLEX Questions and Answers (Graded A)

GERD NCLEX Questions and Answers (Graded A)GERD NCLEX Questions and Answers (Graded A)GERD NCLEX Questions and Answers (Graded A)GERD NCLEX Questions and Answers (Graded A)GERD NCLEX Questions and Answers (Graded A) The nurse explains to the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease that this disorder: A. results in acid erosion and ulceration of the esophagus caused by frequent vomiting, B. will require surgical wrapping or repair of the pyloric sphincter to control the symptoms, C. is the protrusion of a portion of the stomach into to esophagus through an opening in the diaphragm, D. often involves relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach contents to back up into the espophagus -ANSWER-D. The acidic contents of the stomach touching the inside of the esophagus are responsible for the physical sensation known as "heart-burn" that is a cardinal symptom of GERD "Which of the following types of gastritis is associated with Helicobacter pylori and duodenal ulcers? 1. Erosive (hemorrhagic) gastritis 2. Fundic gland gastritis (type A) 3. Antral gland gastritis (type B)