Peptic Ulcer Treatment Options Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>PPis and sucralfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a preferred treatment for patients infected with H. Pylori when rates of clarithromycin resistance are low?

    <p>Triple therapy with a PPI, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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