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What are the two main causes of peptic ulcer disease?
What are the two main causes of peptic ulcer disease?
- Infection with gram-positive Helicobacter pylori and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Infection with gram-negative Helicobacter pylori and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (correct)
- Infection with gram-positive Helicobacter pylori and the use of corticosteroids
- Infection with gram-negative Helicobacter pylori and the use of corticosteroids
How is infection with H. Pylori diagnosed?
How is infection with H. Pylori diagnosed?
- Via endoscopic biopsy of the gastric mucosa or various noninvasive methods (correct)
- Via blood tests only
- Via stool culture only
- Via urine tests only
What is the recommended first-line treatment for patients with peptic ulcer disease infected with H. Pylori?
What is the recommended first-line treatment for patients with peptic ulcer disease infected with H. Pylori?
- Dual therapy with bismuth subsalicylate and a PPI
- Monotherapy with a PPI
- Quadruple therapy of bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, and tetracycline plus a PPI (correct)
- Triple therapy with metronidazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin
What are the treatment options for reducing secretion of gastric acid?
What are the treatment options for reducing secretion of gastric acid?
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What is a preferred treatment for patients infected with H. Pylori when rates of clarithromycin resistance are low?
What is a preferred treatment for patients infected with H. Pylori when rates of clarithromycin resistance are low?
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