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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease

J.G. is a 42-year-old white man presenting with a 2-month history of intermittent midepigastric pain. The pain sometimes wakes him up at night and seems to get better after he eats a meal. J.G. informs you that his doctor told him that he had an infection in his stomach 6 months ago. He never followed up and has been taking over-the-counter Zantac 75 for 2 weeks without relief. He takes no other medications. He is concerned because the pain is continuing. He has no other significant history except he is a 20 pack-year smoker and he drinks 5 cups of coffee a day. He eats late at night and goes to bed about 30 minutes after dinner. He is allergic to penicillin.

Diagnosis: Peptic Ulcer Disease: Answer the following questions in full sentences using APA citations.

– List specific goals for treatment for J.G.

– What drug therapy would you prescribe for J.G.? Why?

– Discuss specific patient education based on the prescribed therapy.

– List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent that would cause you to change therapy.

– What would be the choice for second-line therapy?

– What lifestyle changes would you recommend to J.G.?

Provide 2 Postings (Initial Posting and Respond to 1 Peer Based on APA Guidelines). Work must be supported by peer-reviewed article published within 5 years.