Dietary advice that may help treat GERD includes _____.
a. avoiding alcohol
b. avoiding gas-forming foods
c. eating large servings
d. sucking on a peppermint after a meal.
e. eating snacks just before bedtime.
Q. 2Peristalsis is the autonomic action that moves food particles along the digestive tract.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3The most effective medications for suppressing gastric acid secretion are _____.
a. antibiotics
b. proton-pump inhibitors
c. antacids
d. NSAIDs
e. steroids
Q. 4Digestion of food occurs in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often develops as a consequence of _____.
a. aging
b. drugs
c. feeding tubes
d. pregnancy
e. gender
Q. 6The American Heart Association recommendation for alcohol intake for men is:
A) to eliminate all alcohol intake.
B) to consume 3 DRInks per day.
C) for those who DRInk to limit intake to not more than 2 DRInks per day.
D) None of the above
Q. 7A condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes above the diaphragm is called a(n) _____.
a. hiatal hernia
b. Barrett's esophagus
c. gastritis
d. gastric ulcer
e. GERD
Q. 8The term reduced on a food package labels means _____ less than the original product.
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
E) 25
Q. 9Which foods would not be appropriate on a Level 1 diet for dysphagia?
a. pudding
b. yogurt with fruit
c. baby cereal
d. pureed sweet potatoes
e. rice