____________________ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Gastroesophageal reflux

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Anita Garcia, 17 years old, and her roommate Rosa Rosario were celebrating a friend's birthday at a dessert buffet at a local restaurant when Anita developed acute dyspnea, and angioedema

She complained of an itchy rash, and then had difficulty swallowing. Rosa drove Anita to the emergency room two blocks away rather than wait for an ambulance. As they approached the hospital, Anita lost consciousness. This medical emergency would most probably result in immediate _____ before any subsequent treatment. a. subcutaneous injection of epinephrine b. intravenous injection of corticosteroids c. intravenous injection of antihistamine d. intravenous injection of antibiotics e. intravenous injection of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

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Progressive deafness of the ear that is caused by a hardening condition is known as:

A) fenestration. B) mastoidalgia. C) Ménière's disease. D) otosclerosis.

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a. Central Nervous System(CNS) b. Sympathetic Nervous System(SNS c. Parasympathetic Nervous System(PNS) d. Central Nervous System perceives a threat

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