MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GASTROINTESTINAL

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease may receive which of the following medications?

A	Calcium carbonate
B	Ranitidine
C	Omeprazole
D	All of the abouve

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Prescription-strength treatments for GERD include: Prescription-strength proton pump inhibitors. These include esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), rabeprazole (Aciphex) and dexlansoprazole (Dexilant).

Detailed explanation-2: -PPIs are the most commonly used drug to treat GERD symptoms and to heal esophagitis, which is often damaged by acid reflux caused by GERD.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mild symptoms-In addition to lifestyle changes, the initial treatment of mild GERD includes the use of nonprescription antacids or histamine receptor antagonists. Antacids/alginates-Antacids (sample brand names: Tums, Maalox) neutralize stomach acid and are commonly used for short-term relief of heartburn symptoms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Proton pump inhibitors are widely recognized as the most effective agents for treating GERD.

Detailed explanation-5: -Famotidine (Pepcid) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Esomeprazole (Nexium) Mylicon. Calcium carbonate (TUMS) Maalox. Sodium Bicarbonate. 20-Feb-2023

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