A 35-year-old woman presents with epigastric burning pain related to meals and improved by antacids. She uses NSAIDs regularly for headaches. Accordin...

Question

A 35-year-old woman presents with epigastric burning pain related to meals and improved by antacids. She uses NSAIDs regularly for headaches. According to dyspepsia management guidelines, which initial strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Empiric proton pump inhibitor therapy and review NSAID use, with endoscopy reserved for alarm features

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Immediate upper endoscopy in all patients

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H2 blocker only and continued NSAID use

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No treatment is required

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Long-term opioids for pain control

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Dyspepsia and NSAID-related symptoms

A 35-year-old woman presents with epigastric burning pain related to meals and improved by antacids. She uses NSAIDs regularly for headaches. According to dyspepsia management guidelines, which initial strategy is most appropriate?