Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 42-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 2 month history of chest pain and cough. The patient reports he frequently wakes up coughing with a substernal burning sensation. He has no significant past medical history but reports a 20-pack-year smoking history. Temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), pulse is 68/min, respirations are 14/min and blood pressure is 130/82 mmHg. Physical examination shows faint end-expiratory wheezing bilaterally on chest auscultation. Initial troponin level is normal, and an ECG reveals normal sinus rhythm. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of the medication used to treat this patient's condition?
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