Which of the following are used to diagnose GER? 1. Esophageal pH ...

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Which of the following are used to diagnose GER? 1. Esophageal pH testing 2. Chest radiograph 3. Upper GI contrast studies 4. Gastric scintiscanning
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following disease is not commonly associated with bronchiolitis and least likely to result in respiratory failure?
 
  a. Infant with congenital heart failure
  b. Infant with BPD
  c. Child with cystic fibrosis
  d. Pneumonia

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
GER disease can be diagnosed with esophageal pH testing, upper gastrointestinal contrast stud-ies, and gastric scintiscanning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Those most prone to respiratory failure as a consequence of bronchiolitis are very young and im-munodeficient and have comorbidity, such as congenital heart disease, bronchopulmonary dys-plasia, cystic fibrosis, or childhood asthma.