When using "Step-Up" therapy for GERD,the next "step up" in treatment when a patient has been on proton pump inhibitors for 12 weeks is:
A) Add a prokinetic (metoclopramide)
B) Referral for endoscopy
C) Switch to another proton pump inhibitor
D) Add a cytoprotective drug
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Q1: Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors may
Q3: When using the "Step-Up" approach in caring
Q4: After H.pylori treatment is completed,the next step
Q6: Metoclopramide improves GERD symptoms by:
A) Reducing acid
Q9: Treatment failure in patients with peptic ulcer
Q10: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)may be aggravated by
Q11: Infants with reflux are initially treated with:
A)
Q11: Antacids treat GERD by:
A) Increasing lower esophageal
Q12: When treating patients using the "Step-Down" approach
Q13: An acceptable first-line treatment for peptic ulcer
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