PANCE Exam Practice Questions: Quiz 239 January 14, 2016 By Aamir Khan Leave a Comment A 40-year-old male complains of a 2-month history of moderate dyspepsia. He denies weight loss, nausea or vomiting, hematemesis, melena, and hematochezia. He uses alcohol occasionally and is a nonsmoker. He lost his job as a computer analyst 3 months ago. The Helicobacter pylori test results are pending. What empiric treatment is recommended? A. H2 receptor antagonist such as famotidine (Pepcid) B. prokinetic agent such as metoclopramide (Reglan) C. prostaglandin analog such as misoprostol (Cytotec) D. proton pump inhibitor such as lansoprazole (Prevacid) Δ
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