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hbsimmons88

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Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?
 A) proton pump inhibitors
  B) antacids
  C) laxatives
  D) oral rehydration therapy

Question 2

A/An ___________________ _ is a protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

hiatal hernia





 

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