A 58-year-old with GERD controlled on PPI has bone concerns. Which monitoring is recommended?...

Question

A 58-year-old with GERD controlled on PPI has bone concerns. Which monitoring is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Use lowest effective PPI dose; DEXA based on osteoporosis risk, not PPI alone

Answer

Routine DEXA scans for all on PPIs

Answer

Stop PPI abruptly

Answer

Check magnesium monthly in all

Answer

Start calcium only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): PPI Safety-Monitoring