[Solved]: JJ, a 60-year-old woman, presents to her primary…

JJ, a 60-year-old woman, presents to her primary care office with complaints of heartburn, occurring mainly after eating and especially at night. The patient also reports experiencing nausea, regurgitation, and severe burning in her chest after eating spicy food. After a complete physical examination and referral for tests to rule out other causes, JJ is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient also has a history of asthma, and 6 months earlier she fractured her hip following a fall. Based on this patient’s diagnosis and medical history, what would you advise as effective treatment options for managing her GERD.