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Chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus

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GERD

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Prolonged periods of inflammation of the esophagus can progress to what?

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Erosion of the epithelium of the esophagus

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What two things can GERD be further classified as?

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  1. NERD
  2. ERD
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What does NERD stand for?

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Non-erosive Reflux disease

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What does ERD stand for?

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Erosive reflux disease

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What is the most frequent clinical complaint of GERD?

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Heartburn

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What age does GERD most commonly occur?

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Ages >40

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True or False: Males experience GERD more than females

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False (equal)

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True or false: infants can experience GERD

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True

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What are 5 risk factors of GERD?

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  1. Genetic
  2. Obesity
  3. Excessive alcohol use
  4. Smoking
  5. Excessive coffee intake
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What does GERD decrease? 4

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  1. LES pressure or tone
  2. Clearance of gastric contents
  3. Mucosal resistance
  4. Gastric emptying
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What does GERD do to gastric fluid?

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Makes it extra acidic

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GERD can cause a _____ hernia

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Hiatal

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If a patient is experiencing heartburn for _____ on a regular basis it could be GERD

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> or = 2x/week

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What are 4 atypical symptoms of GERD?

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  1. Chronic cough
  2. Asthma like symptoms
  3. Laryngitis/ hoarseness
  4. Recurrent sore throat
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What are 4 alarm symptoms of GERD that you should refer on for?

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  1. Dysphasia
  2. Odynophagia
  3. Bleeding
  4. Unexplained weight loss
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Trouble swallowing

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Dysphasia

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Odynophagia

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Painful swallowing

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What may the alarm symptoms be indicative of?

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Barretts esophagus

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What are 5 aggravating factors of GERD?

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  1. Recumbancy (lying down)
  2. Increased abdominal pressure
  3. Decrease in gastric motility
  4. Decreased LES
  5. Direct mucosal irritation
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What foods can decrease LES pressure?

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  1. Fatty foods
  2. Peppermint
  3. Spearmint
  4. Chocolate
  5. Coffee
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What medications decrease LES pressure? 7

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  1. Anticholinergics
  2. BZDs
  3. Caffeine
  4. DHP calcium channel blockers
  5. Estrogen
  6. Ethanol
  7. Nicotine
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What 4 foods are direct irritants to the esophageal mucosa?

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  1. Spicy food
  2. Orange juice
  3. Tomato juice
  4. Coffee
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What 5 medications are direct irritants to the esophageal mucosa?

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  1. Oral bisphosphonates
  2. Aspirin
  3. Iron
  4. NSAIDs
  5. Potassium
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When normal squamous epithelium may convert to a columnar cell epithelium after long standing disease
Barrett’s esophagus
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Those with Barrett’s esophagus can develop what?
Adenocarcinoma
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When should patients be monitored for adenocarcinoma?
Every few years
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What is heartburn also known as?
Pyrosis
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When is invasive testing not indicated?
In uncomplicated GERD
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Technique of choice to identify complication of GERD
Endoscopy
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What is the mainstay of therapy for GERD?
PPIs
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What are three agents primarily used to treat GERD?
1. PPIs 2. H2 antagonists 3. Antacids or alginic products
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Why are PPIs preferred over H2RAs?
PPIs have faster esophageal healing rates and faster, more complete heartburn relief
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When should Omeprazole be taken?
30-60 minutes before a meal (usually breakfast)
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What 3 PPIs can be taken without regard to meals?
1. Dexlansoprazole 2. Pantoprazole 3. Rabeprazole
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What are 4 warnings associated with the PPIs?
1. C-diff 2. Osteoporosis related fractures 3. Hypomagnesia 4. Vitamin b12 deficiency
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What are the 6 PPIs?
1. Omeprazole 2. Pantoprazole 3. Lansoprazole 4. Dexlansoprazole 5. Esomeprazole 6. Rabeprazole
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Which 2 PPIs may decrease the effectiveness of clopidogrel via CYP2C19?
1. Omeprazole 2. Esomeprazole
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What are 3 H2RAs used to treat GERD?
1. Famotidine 2. Nizatidine 3. Cimetidine
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True or false: H2RAs can be used in pregnancy if indicated
True
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Which PPIs are available in IV formulations?
1. Pantoprazole 2. Esomeprazole
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What drug can cause gynecomastia?
Cimetidine
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Why do the H2RAs become less effective over time?
Induce tachyphylaxis
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What 3 drug classes can be used for intermittent, mild heartburn without GERD?
1. Antacids 2. OTC H2 antagonists 3. OTC PPIs
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What is the initial drug treatment for GERD?
PPI once daily for 8 weeks
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When can you increase PPIs dose to twice daily?
If partial response is seen or nocturnal symptoms are present
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If symptoms return, what can you use first line for maintenance therapy?
PPIs at lowest effective dose
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What is the regimen for erosive esophagitis or severe symptoms and complications?
1. Lifestyle modifications 2. PPIs up to twice daily for 8 weeks
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What are 7 lifestyle modifications?
1. Weight loss 2. Elevation of the head of the bed 3. Eat smaller meals more frequently 4. Avoid eating 3 hours prior to sleeping or lying down 5. Avoid foods that aggravate GERD 6. Avoid alcohol 7. Tobacco cessation
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What patients should receive maintenance therapy?
1. Those w a symptomatic relapse of GERD following d/c of the drug 2. Those with a history of complications (Barrett’s esophagus)
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Adding a ____ at bedtime can control breakthrough symptoms at night.
H2RA
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True or false: H2RAs need to be taken with meals in order to block acid secretion that is triggered by histamine
False
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Why might it be hard for patients to stop taking PPIs?
Because of rebound acid secretion caused by the PPIs
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When should you taper PPIs?
Over 4 to 6 weeks
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How should you taper PPIs?
1. Lower the dose 2. Extend interval to QOD then every 3rd day 3. Can give an antacid or H2RA for “off days”
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What else can you suggest for rebound acid secretion?
Suggest switching to an H2RA and taking an antacid PRN for several weeks then d/c
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