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What is the primary goal for a patient with an NSAID-induced ulcer?
What is the primary goal for a patient with an NSAID-induced ulcer?
- To prevent ulcer recurrence
- To eradicate H. pylori
- To heal the ulcer as rapidly as possible (correct)
- To relieve ulcer pain
What lifestyle modification should be implemented to manage ulcer symptoms?
What lifestyle modification should be implemented to manage ulcer symptoms?
- Start smoking
- Consume more spicy foods
- Increase caffeine intake
- Reduce stress (correct)
When should H. pylori eradication be performed in relation to antibiotic treatment?
When should H. pylori eradication be performed in relation to antibiotic treatment?
- 2 weeks after completion of antibiotic treatment
- At least 4 weeks after completion of antibiotic treatment (correct)
- Immediately after antibiotic treatment
- 6 weeks after completion of antibiotic treatment
What is the goal of treatment for H. pylori-positive patients with an ulcer?
What is the goal of treatment for H. pylori-positive patients with an ulcer?
What is the recommendation for patients with ulcer-related complications?
What is the recommendation for patients with ulcer-related complications?
What is the characteristic of an effective drug regimen for H. pylori infection?
What is the characteristic of an effective drug regimen for H. pylori infection?
What is the primary indication for switching to a COX-2 inhibitor?
What is the primary indication for switching to a COX-2 inhibitor?
What is the recommended course of action for patients with ulcers refractory to treatment?
What is the recommended course of action for patients with ulcers refractory to treatment?
What is the indication for retreating with a double-dose of PPI?
What is the indication for retreating with a double-dose of PPI?
What is the timeframe for ulcer pain resolution when NSAIDs are discontinued?
What is the timeframe for ulcer pain resolution when NSAIDs are discontinued?
What is the primary goal of monitoring patients during antiulcer therapy?
What is the primary goal of monitoring patients during antiulcer therapy?
What is the significance of persistent or recurrent symptoms within 14 days after the end of treatment?
What is the significance of persistent or recurrent symptoms within 14 days after the end of treatment?
What is the recommended treatment duration for second-line therapy in H.pylori eradication?
What is the recommended treatment duration for second-line therapy in H.pylori eradication?
What should be done for patients who are H.pylori negative with NSAID-induced ulcers?
What should be done for patients who are H.pylori negative with NSAID-induced ulcers?
Why is penicillin allergy testing recommended?
Why is penicillin allergy testing recommended?
What is the recommended treatment for patients failing clarithromycin triple therapy?
What is the recommended treatment for patients failing clarithromycin triple therapy?
What is the primary advantage of PPIs in ulcer treatment?
What is the primary advantage of PPIs in ulcer treatment?
What is the criterion for recommending 2-Clarithromycin triple therapy?
What is the criterion for recommending 2-Clarithromycin triple therapy?
