GERD Correct Answer-back-up of acidic gastric contents (chyme/bile)
into esophagus
normally esophageal action Correct Answer-normally, the lower
esophageal sphincter relaxes to allow chyme to enter the stomach and
then contracts to prevent reentering into the esopahgus
causes of GERD Correct Answer-foods: fatty, chocolate, peppermint,
spearmint
-smoking
-alcohol/caffeine
-overweight
-hiatal hernia
-eating late at night
-going to sleep after eating
GERD cues Correct Answer--heartburn
-regurgitation
-chest pain
-abdominal pain
-sore throat
-trouble swallowing
-cough
, GERD education Correct Answer--eat small, frequent meals
-avoid eating before bed
-stop smoking
-avoid aspirin, caffeine
-elevate head of bed
-keep food diary
antacids Correct Answer--group of inorganic chemicals that neutralize
stomach acid
antacids indications Correct Answer-relieve symptoms of acid
indigestion, GERD
-OTC, patients self treat
antacids examples Correct Answer-Aluminum hydroxide, Calcium
Carbonate, Magnesium hydroxide
antacids adverse effects Correct Answer--diarrhea (ag-based)
-constipation (Ca & Al)
-electrolyte imbalances
antacids interactions Correct Answer--interfere with absorption of oral
drugs given at same time