Ch. 323 - GERD

Question 1

MC esophageal disorder in children of all ages

Answer 1

GERD

Question 2

T/F GER occurs physio- logically every day in all infants, older children, and adults

Answer 2

T

Question 3

the primary mechanism allowing reflux to occur, and is defined as simultaneous relaxation of both LES and the surrounding crura

Answer 3

TLESR

Question 4

T/F TLESRs occur independent of swallowing

Answer 4

T

Question 5

TLESRs reduce LES pressure to ___mm Hg , and last ___; they appear by __ wk of gestation

Answer 5

0-2 (above gastric), 10-60 sec, 26

Question 6

Main stimulus for TLESRs

Answer 6

Gastric distension

Question 7

Infant reflux becomes evident in the 1st few mo of life, peaks at ___, and resolves in up to 88% by ___ and in nearly all by ___

Answer 7

4 mo, 12 mo, 24 mo