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

question 5

Multiple Choice

When treating patients using the "Step-Down" approach the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease is started on _______ first.

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

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