بعد منظار علوي بتخدير موضعي للحلق، متى يُسمح للمريض بالأكل والشرب؟

After upper endoscopy with throat anaesthetic spray, when may the client eat and drink?

1. As soon as he first feels hungry
2. Immediately on leaving the endoscopy room
3. After a full 24 hours from the procedure
4. After the gag and swallow reflexes return

Answer: D) After the gag and swallow reflexes return. Throat anaesthesia impairs swallowing and raises aspiration risk. Check the gag reflex first, then start with sips of water.