The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 16

All of the following are factors that predispose a patient to the development of gastroesophageal reflux EXCEPT: A hiatal hernia. B pregnancy C scleroderma. D an incompetent esophageal sphincter E pernicious anemia. Answer: E Pernicious anemia has no correlation with GERD. It is an autoimmune destruction of the gastric parietal cells that make intrinsic factor. Signs symptoms are not present until B12 levels are very low (and include peripheral neuropathies ataxia) Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here. The Daily PANCE PANRE Question 16 All of the following are factors that predispose a patient to the development of gastroesophageal reflux EXCEPT: hiatal hernia pregnancy scleroderma an incompetent esophageal sphincter pernicious anemia Answer: E Pernicious anemia Pernicious anemia has no correlation with GERD. It is an autoimmune destruction of the gastric parietal cells that make intrinsic factor. Signs symptoms are not present until B12 levels are very low (and include peripheral neuropathies ataxia) Know Your Content Blueprint Gastroesophageal reflux iscovered in theNCCPA Content Blueprint GI and Nutrition (10%) Learn more about gastroesophageal refluxand take the lesson quiz at Smarty PANCEGastroesophageal reflux disease Note: * This is part of the Daily PANCE and PANRE in your inbox email series: 60 days of PANCE and PANRE Questions and Answers delivered directly to your inbox. It is a great and fun way to learn! If you haven't already, you can sign up for FREE by clicking Here.