A 64-year-old woman with a history of ulcer bleeding is started on ibuprofen for osteoarthritis. Which is the safest strategy per Beers/ACG considerat...

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A 64-year-old woman with a history of ulcer bleeding is started on ibuprofen for osteoarthritis. Which is the safest strategy per Beers/ACG considerations?

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Add PPI gastroprotection if NSAID is needed

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NSAID without protection

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Switch to ketorolac for fewer GI effects

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Add aspirin to reduce GI risk

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Add misoprostol plus NSAID only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Medication Safety (NSAIDs)

A 64-year-old woman with a history of ulcer bleeding is started on ibuprofen for osteoarthritis. Which is the safest strategy per Beers/ACG considerations?