A Patient Undergoes Endoscopy,and a Diagnosis of Erosive Esophagitis Is

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Multiple Choice

A patient undergoes endoscopy,and a diagnosis of erosive esophagitis is made.The patient does not have health insurance and asks the primary care NP about using OTC antacids such as Tums.The NP should tell the patient that Tums:

• A) can help to heal erosions in esophageal tissue.
• B) do not help reduce symptoms of erosive esophagitis.
• C) neutralize stomach acid as well as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
• D) help reduce symptoms in conjunction with PPIs.

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