A Patient Who Has GERD with Erosive Esophagitis Has Been

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who has GERD with erosive esophagitis has been taking a PPI for 4 weeks and reports a decrease in symptoms.The patient asks the primary care NP if the medication may be discontinued.The NP should tell the patient that:

• A) the dose may be decreased for long-term therapy.
• B) antireflux surgery must be done before the PPI can be discontinued.
• C) the condition may eventually be cured, but therapy must continue for years.
• D) once the symptoms have cleared completely, the medication may be discontinued.

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