Several Years in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 72yo Man | Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#17704
SMLE Question #17704
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Objective: OBJ-ULCER-PPX-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 72-year-old man is seen in clinic after recovery from surgical repair of a perforated duodenal ulcer. He has chronic knee osteoarthritis and has been taking ibuprofen daily for several years. He completed standard ulcer therapy and asks how to best reduce the risk of recurrent ulcer complications. What is the most appropriate preventive measure?
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