GERD in Older Adults
About the Lecture
The lecture GERD in Older Adults by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Management of Gastrointestinal System Disorders in the Older Adult.
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following is considered an atypical presentation of GERD in older adults?
- Chronic cough
- Heartburn
- Regurgitation
- Acid taste in mouth
- Burning sensation after meals
Approximately what percentage of long-term care facility residents are estimated to be affected by GERD?
- 50-75%
- 10-15%
- 20-30%
- 35-45%
- 80-90%
What is the recommended first-line pharmacologic treatment for GERD in older adults, according to current guidelines?
- An 8-week course of a proton pump inhibitor
- Lifelong use of antacids
- High-dose H2 receptor antagonists
- Prostaglandin analogs with prokinetic agents
- Metoclopramide with baclofen
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Author of lecture GERD in Older Adults
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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