A Patient Who Has GERD Has Been Taking a PPI

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who has GERD has been taking a PPI for 2 months and reports a slight decrease in symptoms.The next response of the primary care NP is to:

• A) add a histamine-2-receptor agonist.
• B) increase the dose of the PPI.
• C) change to long-term, low-dose PPI therapy.
• D) refer the patient to an endocrinologist for endoscopy and further management.

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