Children and Young People's Nursing

at a Glance

Alan Glasper, Jim Richardson, Jane Coad

Multiple Choice: Gastro-oesophageal reflux

Question 1. What is the difference between gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)?

(a) GOR only occurs in children whereas GORD is more common in adults
(b) GOR is the passage of gastric contents into the oesophagus, which occurs normally in infants, children and adults
(c) GORD is present when reflux symptoms are troublesome, severe or chronic
(d) GORD is the passage of gastric contents into the oesophagus, which occurs normally in infants, children and adults
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