If a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease who is taking a proton pump inhibitor daily is not improving, the plan of care would be:
1. Prokinetic (metoclopramide) for 8 to 12 weeks
2. Proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) twice a day for 4 to 8 weeks
3. Histamine2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for 4 to 8 weeks
4. Cytoprotective drug (misoprostol) for 4 to 8 weeks
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