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question 2 (1 point) saved
treatment for gerd includes the following except :
increased caffeine intake
decrease alcohol intake
elevating the head of the bed
medications to decrease acid production

question 3 (1 point) saved
about 5 percent of peptic ulcers are caused by helicobacter pylori, therefore the use of antibiotics to kill an h. pylori infection has removed the need for surgery.
true
false

question 4 (1 point) saved
a diet high in the following foods increases the risk to develop colon cancer:
smoked foods and red meats
vegetables
fish and chicken
water

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severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, acidosis, or malnutrition.
true
false

Explanation:

Question 2

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) treatment aims to reduce acid reflux. Increased caffeine intake can worsen GERD symptoms, while decreasing alcohol, elevating the bed, and acid - reducing medications are standard treatments.

Most peptic ulcers (about 90 - 95%) are caused by Helicobacter pylori. Antibiotic treatment for H. pylori can cure the ulcer in many cases, reducing the need for surgery. The "Abc 5 percent" in the question seems to be a typo (likely "About 95 percent"), but the statement about antibiotics reducing the need for surgery is correct.

A diet high in smoked foods (which have carcinogens) and red meats (associated with colon cancer risk) increases colon cancer risk. Vegetables, fish, chicken, and water are not associated with increased colon cancer risk; in fact, vegetables are protective.

Answer:

A. Increased caffeine intake

Question 3