1
Q
Signs and symptoms of GERD include?
A
Retrosternal burning
bitter taste in mouth
belching, hiccoughs, dysphagia
excessive salivation
2
Q
GERD symptoms frequently occur at what time of day?
In what position?
A
night
in a recumbent position
3
Q
When GERD is suspected, order a EGD to r/o what other conditions?
A
Cancer
Barrett’s esophagus
PUD
4
Q
Barrett’s esophagus is a precursor for what?
A
Esophageal CA
5
Q
First line treatment for GERD includes what?
A
H2 receptor antagonists
6
Q
If H2 receptor antagonists are ineffective what is the next line of treatment?
A
PPI
