When medications and basic treatments do NOT work for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ________, which tightens the cardiac sphincter and its surrounding tissues, can be performed

a. angiogram
b. gastric bypass
c. fundoplication
d. colonoscopy


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When you detect an inconsistency in a patient's story, which of the following techniques should you use?

A) Clarification B) Interpretation C) Confrontation D) Facilitation

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The connection points between the arterial and venous systems are called:

A) lumens. B) venules. C) tunica. D) capillaries.

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You prepare a solution by combining 5 g of glucose with 95 g of water. What type of solution are you making?

a. Normal b. Percent c. Ratio d. Weight/volume

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