A Patient with a Peptic Ulcer Has Been Diagnosed with H

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient with a peptic ulcer has been diagnosed with H. pylori. The provider has ordered lansoprazole (Prevacid) , clarithromycin (Biaxin) , and metronidazole (Flagyl) . The patient asks the nurse why two antibiotics are needed. The nurse will explain that two antibiotics

• A) allow for less toxic dosing.
• B) combat bacterial resistance.
• C) have synergistic effects.
• D) improve acid suppression.