Author Question: If a patient with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease states that he has been self-treating ... (Read 30 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

If a patient with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease states that he has been self-treating at home with OTC ranitidine daily, the appropriate treatment would be:

1. Prokinetic (metoclopramide) for 4 to 8 weeks
2. Proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) for 12 weeks
3. Histamine2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for 4 to 8 weeks
4. Cytoprotective drug (misoprostol) for 2 weeks

Question 2

If a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease who is taking a proton pump inhibitor daily is not improving, the plan of care would be:

1. Prokinetic (metoclopramide) for 8 to 12 weeks
2. Proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) twice a day for 4 to 8 weeks
3. Histamine2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for 4 to 8 weeks
4. Cytoprotective drug (misoprostol) for 4 to 8 weeks