A 61-year-old with T2DM and obesity has symptomatic GERD. Which reduces GERD symptoms and improves metabolic risk?...

Question

A 61-year-old with T2DM and obesity has symptomatic GERD. Which reduces GERD symptoms and improves metabolic risk?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y) in appropriate candidates

Answer

Prokinetics

Answer

Long-term H2 blockers only

Answer

Chronic antacids only

Answer

Fundoplication for all obese patients

us-abim MCQ (SBA): GERD & Obesity