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What is the primary purpose of using antibiotic therapy for H. pylori?
What is the primary purpose of using antibiotic therapy for H. pylori?
- To reduce the risk of complications from H. pylori infection
- To eradicate the H. pylori bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract (correct)
- To treat nausea and diarrhea associated with H. pylori infection
- To suppress the secretion of gastric acid
Which of the following is NOT a common medication used for antibiotic therapy against H. pylori?
Which of the following is NOT a common medication used for antibiotic therapy against H. pylori?
- Clarithromycin
- Ranitidine (correct)
- Metronidazole
- Amoxicillin
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for treating H. pylori infection?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for treating H. pylori infection?
- 21 days
- 7 days
- 10 days
- 14 days (correct)
What is the primary mechanism of action of Histamine2-receptor antagonists in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Histamine2-receptor antagonists in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Histamine2-receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Histamine2-receptor antagonists?
Which of the following interactions is associated with the use of cimetidine?
Which of the following interactions is associated with the use of cimetidine?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT commonly used in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT commonly used in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
What is the primary purpose of combining 2-3 antibiotics in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
What is the primary purpose of combining 2-3 antibiotics in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Histamine2-receptor antagonists that is not directly related to the GI system?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Histamine2-receptor antagonists that is not directly related to the GI system?
How can the use of Histamine2-receptor antagonists increase the risk of pneumonia?
How can the use of Histamine2-receptor antagonists increase the risk of pneumonia?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Histamine2-receptor antagonists that is more common in older people with kidney or liver disease?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of Histamine2-receptor antagonists that is more common in older people with kidney or liver disease?
How can the use of cimetidine, a Histamine2-receptor antagonist, interact with other medications?
How can the use of cimetidine, a Histamine2-receptor antagonist, interact with other medications?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Histamine2-receptor antagonists in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Histamine2-receptor antagonists in the treatment of H. pylori infection?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for treating H. pylori infection?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for treating H. pylori infection?
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