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Metoclopramide: esophageal sphincter tone

Metoclopramide increases LES pressure, speeds gastric emptying, and decreases pyloric pressure. It does not reliably effect gastric pH.

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Percentage correct	79%
Year asked	2009

Percentage correct	80%
Year asked	2012

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ABA:Metoclopramide – gastric effects

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