A 55-year-old has heartburn twice weekly, no alarm features. What initial management is recommended?...

Question

A 55-year-old has heartburn twice weekly, no alarm features. What initial management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Empiric once-daily PPI for 8 weeks

Answer

Immediate EGD for all

Answer

Sucralfate as first-line

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Prokinetic therapy (metoclopramide) as first-line

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H2 blocker only at bedtime for 12 months

us-abim MCQ (SBA): GERD