When Treating Patients Using the "Step-Down" Approach the Patient with GERD

question 13

Multiple Choice

When treating patients using the "Step-Down" approach the patient with GERD is started on first.

• A) Antacids
• B) Histamine₂ receptor antagonists
• C) Prokinetics
• D) Proton pump inhibitors

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Definitions:

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

An antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder, OCD, bulimia, and panic disorder, among others.

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Benzodiazepines

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