A 45-year-old with dyspepsia has GERD symptoms twice weekly despite lifestyle measures. According to ACG GERD guidance, what is initial pharmacologic ...

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A 45-year-old with dyspepsia has GERD symptoms twice weekly despite lifestyle measures. According to ACG GERD guidance, what is initial pharmacologic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor once daily before a meal

Answer

H2 blocker at bedtime only

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Prokinetic agent

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Antacids only as needed

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Dual PPI therapy twice daily immediately

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GERD-Initial Therapy

A 45-year-old with dyspepsia has GERD symptoms twice weekly despite lifestyle measures. According to ACG GERD guidance, what is initial pharmacologic therapy?