Question

Mary is a 70-year-old attorney who has self-treated her heartburn for years by drinking large amounts of antacids. She finally made an appointment with her family practice physician who referred her to a gastroenterologist. Her physician instructed her to stop taking the antacids.

1. Why did the physician ask her to stop taking the antacids? Include mode of action and side effects
2. What diagnostic tests would the healthcare provider perform to determine treatment for the patient?

Answer 1

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