Medicine In a young, otherwise healthy patient with a newly suspected diagnosis of PUD, what would be the MOST appropriate course of action in the ED? A Begin symptomatic and therapeutic treatment with cimetidine B Immediate referral for endoscopy C Begin empiric treatment of H. pylori with a triple antibiotic regimen D Begin combination therapy with an H2 receptor antagonist, proton pump inhibitor, and antacids 💡 Explanation In a young, otherwise healthy patient with a newly suspected diagnosis of PUD, what would be the MOST appropriate course of action in the ED? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Begin symptomatic and therapeutic treatment with cimetidine