The Next Step in Treatment When a Patient Has Been

question 15

Multiple Choice

The next step in treatment when a patient has been on PPIs twice daily for 12 weeks and not improving is:

• A)Add a prokinetic (metoclopramide).
• B)Refer the patient for endoscopy.
• C)Switch to another PPI.
• D)Add a cytoprotective drug.

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