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pane00

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on: Jun 27, 2018
All of the following are ways to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) eat small, frequent meals
  B) remove the stomach by doing a gastrectomy
  C) elevate the head of the bed while sleeping
  D) avoid alcohol and foods that stimulate acid secretion

Question 2

The suffix -graphy means procedure.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) This is a way to treat GERD.
B) A gastrectomy is done to treat stomach cancer.
C) This is a way to treat GERD.
D) This is a way to treat GERD.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -graphy means process of recording.


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