✅ GERD Answer Key – Patient Homework / Assessment
✅ True – GERD is when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
✅ True – Heartburn is a common symptom of GERD.
❌ False – Lying down right after eating can make GERD worse.
✅ True – Spicy and fatty foods can trigger GERD.
✅ True – GERD can cause a sore throat and a cough.
❌ False – GERD can affect people of any weight, not just overweight individuals.
✅ True – Antacids are a common treatment for GERD.
✅ True – Coffee and alcohol may make GERD symptoms worse.
❌ False – Eating before bed can make GERD worse.
✅ True – Raising the head of the bed helps reduce reflux at night.
✅ True – If untreated, GERD can damage the esophagus.
✅ True – Eating small meals may help prevent GERD symptoms.
❌ False – Chocolate and peppermint may worsen GERD.
✅ True – Vomiting blood or black stools are signs to go to the ER.
✅ True – GERD can make it feel like food is stuck in your throat.
✅ True – Losing weight may help reduce GERD symptoms.
✅ True – A sour or bitter taste in the mouth can be a symptom.
❌ False – GERD may affect sleep, especially if you lie flat.
✅ True – Carbonated drinks like soda can worsen GERD.
❌ False – GERD symptoms should be taken seriously and treated.