A 48-year-old man with GERD controlled on PPI wonders about long-term risks. What is the recommended approach after symptom control?...

Question

A 48-year-old man with GERD controlled on PPI wonders about long-term risks. What is the recommended approach after symptom control?

Accepted Answer

Use the lowest effective dose or attempt discontinuation

Answer

Stop PPI abruptly with no plan

Answer

Switch all patients to H2RA

Answer

Continue full dose indefinitely in all patients

Answer

Schedule antireflux surgery

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GERD