A 58-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Endoscopy shows erosive oesophagitis. According to standard GERD management, what is the ...

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A 58-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Endoscopy shows erosive oesophagitis. According to standard GERD management, what is the most appropriate initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor once daily for 8 weeks

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H2-receptor antagonist as needed only

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Prokinetic agent alone

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Long-term steroids

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No treatment required

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

A 58-year-old man presents with chronic cough and heartburn. Endoscopy shows erosive oesophagitis. According to standard GERD management, what is the most appropriate initial therapy?