A 44-year-old with classic heartburn and regurgitation without alarm features has BMI 29 kg/m². What is the most appropriate initial management?...

Question

A 44-year-old with classic heartburn and regurgitation without alarm features has BMI 29 kg/m². What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Empiric once-daily PPI for 8 weeks before meals

Answer

H₂ blocker PRN only

Answer

Immediate upper endoscopy

Answer

Baclofen 10 mg TID

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24-hour pH impedance testing

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GERD