Multiple Choice
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:
A) Prokinetic (metoclopramide) for 4 to 8 weeks
B) Proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) for 12 weeks
C) Histamine2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for 4 to 8 weeks
D) Cytoprotective drug (misoprostol) for 2 weeks
Correct Answer:
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