CCEP study guide questions and answers review 2023

CCEP study guide questions and answers review 2023 Esophagitis presentation inflammation of the esophageal wall as a consequence of abnormal gastroesopheal reflux of HCL What is the etiology of esophagitis? Incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter and loss of protective mucus layer What is the conservative treatment for esophagitis? avoid strong acid stimulators, alcohol, coffee, fats and chocolate What is the presentation of hiatal hernia? protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm hiatus What are the types of hiatal hernias? sliding, paraesophageal What is a sliding hiatal hernia? gastroesophageal junction and part of stomach are above diaphragm. (stomach is pulled up) What is a paraesophageal hiatal hernia? esophageal junction is in normal place, but part of the stomach is next to esophagus (AKA rolling)