Question

A 59-year-old on long-term PPI for GERD develops diarrhea with positive toxin for C. difficile. He asks about stopping PPI. What do guidelines emphasize first?

Accepted Answer

Initiate appropriate CDI therapy; review modifiable risks but do not delay treatment

Answer

Stop antibiotics only

Answer

Continue PPI always

Answer

Rely on probiotics alone

Answer

Avoid CDI therapy due to mild symptoms

Practice question

A 59-year-old on long-term PPI for GERD develops diarrhea with positive toxin for C. difficile. He asks about stopping PPI. What do guidelines emphasize first?