Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

A patient with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease has been treated continuously with a proton pump inhibitor that substantially reduces gastric acid secretion.In comparison with a normal individual,the patient is at increased risk for which of the following?


A)Enteric infections
B)Fat malabsorption
C)Carbohydrate malabsorption
D)Lactose intolerance
E)Cystic fibrosis

Answer

A